"If the bubble reputation can be obtained only at the cannon's mouth, I am willing to go there for it, provided the cannon is empty."

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Source: Mark Twain (1994). “Tales, Speeches, Essays, and Sketches”, p.146, Penguin

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Mark Twain

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Mark Twain was a prominent American writer known for his sharp wit and social critiques, particularly in 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.'

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