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20 Great Mark Twain Quotes Pt 2 (7-14)
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Yes, I had to paraphrase #14. I hope Mr. Clemens will forgive me.
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7-17-2008
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merrie
Yes, I had to paraphrase #14.
Seems fairly reasonable to me.
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