Quote by Mark Twain

Wherefore, I beseech you let the dog and the onions and these people of the strange and godless names work out their several salvations from their piteous and wonderful difficulties without help of mine, for indeed their trouble is sufficient as it is, whereas an I tried to help I should but damage their cause the more and yet mayhap not live myself to see the desolation wrought.

Wherefore, I beseech you let the dog and the onions and thes

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is expressing their plea to be left out of a chaotic situation involving various individuals with unfamiliar backgrounds and challenging predicaments. The speaker asks to be excused from intervening, suggesting that the individuals should navigate their own paths towards salvation. They believe that their involvement would only exacerbate the troubles and potentially even lead to their own demise, causing further destruction. Thus, it is best to let these people face and resolve their difficulties without any interference.

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By Mark Twain

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