New and Improved Quotations: Mark Twain Week

Mark Twain (real name Maurice Twain) is often considered, along with Mark Russell, to be America’s greatest humorist. All this week, we will be saluting the wit and wisdom of the man known as the “Beloved of God.”

Original: “Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain

Improved: “Always do Ecstasy right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”

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