The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. By Mark Twain Action, Inspirational, Positive, Powerful, Procrastination
There are two times in a man’s life when he should not speculate: when he can’t afford it and when he can. By Mark Twain Projections, Speculation, Wise
The art of prophecy is very difficult, especially with respect to the future. By Mark Twain Funny, Future, Projections
The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. By Mark Twain Happy, Laughter, Life is beautiful, Positive, Uplifting
It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse races. By Mark Twain Opinion
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. By Mark Twain Advice, Empowering, Funny, Inspirational, Motivational
It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech. By Mark Twain Funny, Hard work, Humorous, Public speaking, Quotable
Noise proves nothing. Often a hen who has merely laid an egg cackles as if she laid an asteroid. By Mark Twain Bragging, Funny, Quotable
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great. By Mark Twain Great leadership, Inspirational, Leadership, Wise
The spider looks for a merchant who doesn’t advertise so he can spin a web across his door and lead a life of undisturbed peace. By Mark Twain Advertising, Business, Failure, Sales
I am opposed to millionaires, but it would be dangerous to offer me the position. By Mark Twain Funny, Rich, Wealth
Let us endeavor to live so that when we come to die, even the undertaker will be sorry. By Mark Twain Death, God, Life, Sad, Wisdom
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not. By Mark Twain Drink, Food, Funny, Health