To refuse awards
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To refuse awards is another way of
accepting them with more noise than is normal.
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Meaning
This quote means rejecting awards can become a louder form of self-display than accepting them. Modesty itself can be theatrical.
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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