1. In the first half of life, there is the ability to enjoy but not the opportunity to enjoy; in the second half of life, there is the opportunity to enjoy but not the ability to enjoy. ——Mark Twain

2. It is much better to receive the honor but not receive it than to receive the honor undeservedly. ——Mark Twain

3. Whenever people disrespect us, we are deeply offended. However, deep down, no one respects themselves very much. ——Mark Twain

4. I can live a fulfilling life for two months with just one word of praise. ——Mark Twain

5. If you adopt a dog that is starving to death and feed it fat, it will never bite you. This is the main difference between humans and dogs. ——Mark Twain

6. Life is so short that we don’t have time to argue, apologize, be sad, or care about everything. We only have time to love, everything is fleeting. ——Mark Twain

7. The golden age is in front of us and not behind us. ——Mark Twain

8. Frankness is the product of honesty and courage. ——Mark Twain

9. People who have the ability to read but do not want to read good books are no different from illiterate people. ——Mark Twain

10. Labor is the most pleasant way to relieve freedom and have nothing to do. ——Mark Twain

11. In my eyes, you are everything to me. ——Mark Twain

12. Honor is not governed by laws. ——Mark Twain

13. Young people can fall into the abyss of despair all of a sudden, but their hope can rise quickly. ——Mark Twain

14. Faith can create miracles. ——Mark Twain

15. If we are honest and work hard, we will be praised by others; however, getting our own praise is a hundred times more meaningful. Unfortunately, the way to get my own approval has not yet been found. ——Mark Twain