Humor must not professedly teach
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Humor must not professedly teach
and it must not professedly preach,
but it must do both if it would live forever.
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Meaning
This quote means lasting humor should not preach openly, yet it must still carry insight and instruction beneath the surface. Art teaches best indirectly.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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