My books are like water
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My books are like water;
those of the great geniuses are wine.
(Fortunately) everybody drinks water.
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Meaning
This quote means the speaker sees his work as common and accessible compared with the richer work of great geniuses, but notes that ordinary usefulness reaches more people.
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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