"To arrive at a just estimate of a renowned man's character one must judge it by the standards of his time, not ours."

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Source: Mark Twain (2016). “Joan of Arc”, p.15, Ignatius Press

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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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