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	"I think a compliment ought to always precede a complaint, where one is possible, because it softens resentment and insures for the complaint a courteous and gentle reception." - -- Mark Twain

Subject: Wisdom | Human Nature | Compliment

Top 5 quotes from Mark Twain

"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."
"Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen."
"Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with."
"Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."
"The holy passion of friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money."

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