A dozen direct censures are easier to bear than one morganatic compliment. - Mark Twain

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I feel that it is no less interesting to be a trainer than to play oneself. I even take greater delight in the tournament successes of my lads than I do in my own.

Mark Twain

A dozen direct censures are easier to bear than one morganatic compliment.

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