Principles have no real force
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Principles have no real force except
when one is well fed.
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Meaning
This quote means principles are hard to maintain when basic needs are unmet. Hunger weakens abstract commitments.
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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