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Mark Twain

(1835—1910), "Concerning the Jews"

All that I care to know is that a man is a human being--that is enough for me; he can't be any worse.

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(1835-1910) (but also attributed to Charles Townsend Copeland) To eat is human; to digest, divine. www.english-slang.com

(1835-1910) Such is the human race. Often it does seem a pity that Noah and his party didn't miss the boat. www.english-slang.com

(1835-1910) The human race is a race of cowards; and I am not only marching in that procession but carrying a banner. www.english-slang.com

(1835-1910) When you cannot get a compliment by any other way pay yourself one. www.english-slang.com

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