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Can it force a kind man to do a cruel thing?Can it force a kind man to do a cruel thing?

— Mark Twain

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Sometimes a timid man sets himself the task of conquering his cowardice and becoming brave—and succeeds.Sometimes a timid man sets himself the task of conquering his cowardice and becoming brave—and succeeds.

— Mark Twain

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He will always do the thing which will bring him the most mental comfort—for that is the sole law of his life.He will always do the thing which will bring him the most mental comfort—for that is the sole law of his life.

— Mark Twain

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A brave man does not create his bravery.A brave man does not create his bravery.

— Mark Twain

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Some noble souls have refused to fight duels, and have manfully braved the public contempt.Some noble souls have refused to fight duels, and have manfully braved the public contempt.

— Mark Twain

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Why, love is that impulse, that law, in its most uncompromising form.Why, love is that impulse, that law, in its most uncompromising form.

— Mark Twain

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Inestimably valuable is training, influence, education, in right directions—training one’s self-approbation to elevate its ideals.Inestimably valuable is training, influence, education, in right directions—training one’s self-approbation to elevate its ideals.

— Mark Twain

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A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.

— Mark Twain

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No man ever originates anything.No man ever originates anything.

— Mark Twain

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It makes them happy to see others happy.It makes them happy to see others happy.

— Mark Twain

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