Mark Twain’s Timeless Wisdom
Any time, turn to Mark Twain for timeless wisdom that makes you think: "The truth has no defense against a fool determined to believe a lie."
Any time, turn to Mark Twain for timeless wisdom that makes you think: "The truth has no defense against a fool determined to believe a lie."
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