Quote of the day by Mark Twain: ‘Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest’
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Mark Twain's 1901 quote 'Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest' emphasizes ethical consistency over social compromise. The statement reflects Twain's belief that straightforward integrity has become rare, making moral action surprising to those accustomed to evasion and convenience in modern society.
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Mark TwainYoung People's Society of Greenpoint Presbyterian ChurchThe Adventures of Tom SawyerAdventures of Huckleberry Finn