30 Mark Twain One-Liners That Are Still Relevant Today Best Life
"Honesty is the best policy—when there is money in it."
That line was written almost a hundred years ago, by one Samuel Langhorne Clemens—better known to the world by his pen name, Mark Twain. But the crazy thing is, it feels like it could've been written today. The sentiment is a little cynical, sure, but it feels right on target with our modern world. Was Twain some sort of clairvoyant? How was he able to perfectly encapsulate what it feels like to be alive in 2018 so many, many, many years before it happened?
Here are 30 quotes by Mark Twain that feel as apropos and on the nose today as when he first put pen to paper. And for more mind-blowing trivia, here are 50 Crazy Celebrity Facts You Won't Believe Are True.
It doesn't matter whom you voted for in the last presidential election, you probably agree with Twain on this one. For more stellar put-downs, here are The 28 Wittiest Put-Downs Ever Uttered.
In a world where everybody seems to be shouting their opinions over everybody else, this is a nice reminder that the smartest ones are usually the quietest. And for more wisdom and perspective, here are the 40 Life Secrets You Need After 40.
Twain might've meant this sarcastically, but it's it's proven to be scarily accurate in 2018. If you prefer confidence over arrogance, check out these 70 Genius Tricks to Boost Your Confidence.
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As we've seen time and time again, liars always get caught.
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That's just silly. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go buy a new iPhone 8. And for more fun trivia, check out the 100 Awesome Facts About Everything.
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Hey, how did Twain know everything about our modern-day Congress?
If there's one thing that doesn't change over the years, it's the recipe to a successful marriage. And yes, Twain's advice is so good, it could be included in the 50 Best Marriage Tips of All Time.
Whether it's sports or politics, rooting for the underdog is one of our favorite pastimes. And for more great history lessons, here are the Most Enduring Myths in American History.
We're pretty sure Twain was explaining why the Tide Pod Challenge is stupid, right? And for more great one-liners, here are Ryan Reynold's 30 Funniest Tweets.
Do you know anyone who says, "Oh, I love tax day? Nothing gives me more pleasure than giving my money to the government."
Let this Twain quote be your guide before you venture into any comments section online.
Could everyone just learn where North Korea is on a map so we don't have to worry about World War III? Thanks in advance!
Hey Millennials, Mr. Twain has some friendly advice for you. For more pithy wisdom, here are 50 Relationship Quotes to Reignite Your Love.
If more of us took this quote to heart, there might be fewer "who's more patriotic" political arguments.
Twain died in 1910, and yet he seems to know exactly why modern relationships can become toxic.
Thanks to the Internet, we're exposed to more personal criticism than ever before. But Twain reminds us that not every opinion needs to be taken seriously.
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Any dog owner will tell you this is 100% true. If you're not convinced, consider these 15 Amazing Benefits of Adopting a Pet.
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It's hard not to wonder what Twain would have made of Twitter and Facebook.
Other people telling you what you should be doing to get thinner, stronger, healthier, sexier, etc? No, no, that doesn't sound familiar at all.
This will probably be just as true in another hundred years.
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Wait, are we crazy or did he just predict the rise of "fake news"?
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Twain would've made a great nutritionist in 2018.
Maybe if a few Internet trolls took this to heart, we'd live in a kinder world.
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You don't need a college diploma to find this funny, but it helps.
And remember, he wrote these things 100 years before Martin Shkreli was even born.
Believe it or not, this is coming from a guy who had never heard about computer solitaire or social media.
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We'd like to introduce you to our new personal therapist, Dr. Mark Twain.
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Wouldn't it be great to say we all had no idea what he was talking about?
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He was joking, but it sure does feel like this is true sometimes.
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If this doesn't resonate for you, you need to get offline immediately and figure some things out.
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