Ron Chernow’s Mark Twain forces a similar conclusion about its subject: clearly an idiot, and a born sucker. This conclusion ...

Historian Ron Chernow’s latest work may surprise readers who know him best for the book which inspired the musical “Hamilton” ...

From his childhood, Samuel Clemens was devoted to showmanship, exaggeration and the joy of a tall tale.

After a comedy duo she knew from university, Jack and Josh, simultaneously converted to Christianity and decided to become ...

Captain America inspired an entire generation of fans with a quote about standing up for what’s right, but there’s a dark ...

It might be asking too much to bring back Mark Twain from the grave. The great author passed away on April 21, 1910, some 115 years and a day or two ago in Redding, Connecticut and we ain’t had ...

And, because not all that glitters (or glisters) is gold, we are including some that missed the mark. Some of Shakespeare's best-known and most-performed plays also account for a lot of his most ...

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In this comprehensive collection, we’ve curated 101 kindness quotes from philosophers ... As the Dalai Lama famously said, “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” World Kindness Day, ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 21, 1910, author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, died in Redding, Connecticut, at age 74.

Mark Twain once quipped, "No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session." In the 1800s, his wit was aimed at lawmakers — but if he were alive today ...

Good Friday Day 2025 Quotes: People celebrate Good Friday Day worldwide as a day of remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the great sacrifice he made for people. This year, it will be ...