I must have a prodigious quantity of mind
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I must have a prodigious quantity of mind;
it takes me as much as a week sometimes to make it up.
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Meaning
This quote humorously treats indecision as evidence of an overabundance of mind. Taking time to decide becomes the joke.
About Author
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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