Mark Twain's Helpful Hints for Good Living: A Handbook for the Damned Human Race

Irreverent, charming, eminently quotable, this handbook—an eccentric etiquette guide for the human race—contains sixty—nine aphorisms, anecdotes, whimsical suggestions, maxims, and cautionary tales from Mark Twain's private and published writings. It dispenses advice and reflections on family life and public manners; opinions on topics such as dress, health, food, and childrearing and safety; and more specialized tips, such as those for dealing with annoying salesmen and burglars. Culled fr...