Joyce Dunn

My Favorite Quote



Posted: Friday, July 02, 2010

by Joyce Dunn

There are so many good quotes to choose from; quotes that express wisdom or offer succinct advice, quotes that use humor to make a point. There are quotes from philosophers such as Plato, or quotes from legendary statesmen like Abraham Lincoln. There are also quotes from American folklore heroes such as Will Rogers. Sometimes even Bible verses are used as quotes.

I've always admired Mark Twain's droll sense of humor and his talent for pointing out our sometimes misguided sense of right and wrong.

"Under certain circumstances, urgent circumstances, desperate circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer."

Mark Twain

Now, please don't misunderstand me. I'm not advocating use of profanity in every other sentence you speak, or constant use of the F bomb. Although now and thennever mind, I digress a bit.

My point is that a well placed and judiciously used expletive can speak volumes as well as provide a harmless way to let off steam.

Joyce has been writing for her own enjoyment for many years, and only in the past few years has gained the courage to "go public" with her writing. She has had two books published, and is involved with the Fine Lines magazine as a special editor. Her writing primarily reflects her own experiences, or the life experiences she has observed in others. She has her own blog, New Post on my blog: http://jottingsfromjoyce.over-blog.com/ Then click on " view comments" in the green box to read the blog.

Her website is www.strinz.com/healing.

Joyce would like to add that she always welcomes constructive criticism comments.

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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)
» left by Anonymous
 1 year 319 days ago.
I love it!!!!!!
» left by Jennifer Stewart
 1 year 319 days ago.
153 fans.
I'm new to Mark Twain, but this introduction has made me a fan already! I'm already a fan of yours, Joyce, but if I wasn't, I would be after reading this :)
» left by Anonymous 1 year 319 days ago.
Thanks so much Jennifer. Twain's book, The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain would be an excellent introduction to him.
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