Mark Twain Risk Quotes & Sayings

The preacher who casts a vote for conscience' sake, runs the risk of starving. — Mark Twain

Almost every convert runs the risk of catching our civilization ... I compassionate missionary, leave China! come home and convert these Christians! — Mark Twain

Seventy is old enough. After that there is too much risk. — Mark Twain

I cannot keep from talking, even at the risk of being instructive. — Mark Twain

Drop this mean and sordid and selfish devotion to the saving of your shabby little souls, and hunt up something to do that's got some dignity to it! Risk your souls! Risk them in good causes; then if you lose them, why should you care? Reform! — Mark Twain

What a world of trouble those who never marry escape! There are many happy matches, it is true, and sometimes "my dear," and "my love" come from the heart; but what sensible bachelor, rejoicing in his freedom and years of discretion, will run the tremendous risk? — Mark Twain