Politicians Mark Twain Quotes & Sayings

Sometimes God puts a new path under your feet, not because you think you're ready to walk it, but because He knows that's the way you need to go. — Lisa Wingate

Every president needs to deal with the permanent government of the country, and the permanent government of the country is Wall Street oligarchs and corporate plutocrats and the questions becomes what is the relationship between that president and Wall Street. — Cornel West

I think the phrase 'computer-literate' is an evil phrase. You don't have to be 'automobile-literate' to get along in this world. You don't have to be 'telephone-literate.' Why should you have to be 'computer-literate'? — Alan Cooper

The government of my country snubs honest simplicity but fondles artistic villainy, and I think I might have developed into a very capable pickpocket if I had remained in the public service a year or two. — Mark Twain

I'm very comfortable with horses. I love horses and I have grown up around farm-hands. There's something very universal about anyone who's on horseback night and day. When you get off that horse, you are still walking as if there's still a horse between your legs. — Heath Ledger

'Breaking Bad' is one of my favorite shows of all time. — Rick Hoffman

Listen to other people tell their story, but don't believe them. You know that it's just a story that is only true for them, but listen because the communication can be wonderful. — Don Miguel Ruiz

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason. — Mark Twain

History has tried hard to teach us that we can't have good government under politicians. Now, to go and stick one at the very head of the government couldn't be wise. — Mark Twain

He couldn't live a life worth saving, and he couldn't save a life worth living. — Jodi Picoult

having nothing that can be stolen, exploited, — John Steinbeck

I didn't go Hollywood on the outside with flashy cars, upstairs maids and mink-covered bathroom fixtures. I went Hollywood on the inside, and that's worst of all. I tried to avoid being natural. I lowered my voice. I copied the mannerisms of other stars. I struck poses. — Joan Caulfield

These were such friendly people, they didn't notice how crabby we were, and before you knew it everyone was as happy as they were. — Nora Raleigh Baskin

Politicians, old buildings, and prostitutes become respectable with age. — Mark Twain

But, if you miss (the supposedly easy pin) by just a little bit, you're looking at the next putt from 30 feet. The ball just rolls away. — Ben Crenshaw

Writing is sometimes a balancing act between keeping things easily readable and being accurate. — Susanna Kearsley