Quote by Mark Twain

I must have a prodigious quantity of mind; it takes me as much as a week, sometimes, to make it up.

I must have a prodigious quantity of mind; it takes me as mu

Summary

This quote, attributed to Mark Twain, humorously suggests that the speaker requires a great amount of mental capacity to reach a decision. The speaker emphasizes that it often takes them a significant amount of time, even up to a week, to make up their mind on certain matters. This highlights the idea that making decisions can be a complex process that requires thorough thinking and contemplation. It also hints at the speaker's consideration for detail and the importance they place on careful decision-making.

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Decisions

By Mark Twain

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