Quote by Mark Twain

Well, there are times when one would like to hang the whole human race and finish the farce.

Well, there are times when one would like to hang the whole

Summary

This quote expresses a feeling of frustration and exasperation towards humanity as a whole. At certain moments, the speaker wishes to completely give up on humanity and perceive it as a foolish and meaningless spectacle. It reflects a sense of weariness or disappointment with human behavior, suggesting a desire to distance oneself from the flaws and shortcomings observed in society.

By Mark Twain

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