Review: 'The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain'

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The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain, beginning with an introduction and brief timeline of the famous writer’s life, contains some of Samuel Clemens’ (under the pen name Mark Twain) kindest quotes and bits of wit and wisdom. The quotes are divided into the categories (1) human nature, (2) ignorance, education, and experience, (3) writing and literature, (4) money and business, (5) American politics, (6) travels near and far, (7) friends and acquaintances, (8) love and marriage, (9) life lessons, (10) morality and immortality, (11) youth and aging, and (12) times of trouble.

I really enjoyed this book of quotes. So far, I have only read one book of Twain’s, it being Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which I liked. Although that book wasn’t one of my absolute favorites, reading this book of Twain’s wit and wisdom has definitely made me appreciate him much more as a person. I loved and agreed with a lot of what he had to say, with the quotes being gathered from his novels, letters, and speeches. After having gotten some more insight into him as a person, I definitely want to read more of Twain’s work now. Overall, I loved this book and recommend it to anyone who needs some more wit and wisdom in their life!