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Praise is well, compliment is well, but affection - that is the last and final and most precious reward that any man can win, whether by character or achievement. - Mark Twain Quotes

Praise is well, compliment is well, but affection – that is the last and final and most precious reward that any man can win, whether by character or achievement.

Source:Affection speech (London, June 25, 1907)
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  • Name: Mark Twain
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  • Born: November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910
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