I make it a rule never to smoke
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I make it a rule never to smoke while I'm sleeping.
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Meaning
This quote is another joke about extreme smoking, pretending self-restraint consists only in not smoking while asleep.
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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