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Mark Twain2 quotes
Adam was but human—this explains it all. He did not want the apple for the apple's sake, he wanted it only because it was forbidden. — Mark Twain · 1893Whoever has lived long enough to find out what life is, knows how deep a debt of gratitude we owe to Adam, the first great benefactor of our race. He brought death into the world. — Mark Twain · 1894