"What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart. Byron despised the race because he despised himself. I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."

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Source: Mark Twain (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated)”, p.9238, Delphi Classics

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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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