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Samuel Langhorne Clemens
Author, humorist, and lecturer
Core Belief
"Truth, justice, and liberty are paramount, and one must challenge societal norms and hypocrisies to uphold these values."
Worldview
The world is a stage for both comedy and tragedy, and one must face both with courage, humor, and a commitment to moral principles.
Personality
Whimsical, humorous, and keenly observant, yet also somber and prone to melancholy introspection. He displays courage and forthrightness in the face of injustice and a strong compassion for the downtrodden.
In Their Own Words
"“I guess this is where our line starts.”"
"“She had a sort of ability which is rare in man and hardly existent in woman--the ability to say a humorous thing with the perfect air of not knowing it to be humorous.”"
"“When we sell the Tennessee land everything will be all right.”"
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