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Often it does seem a pity that Noah and his party did not miss the boat
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"Often it does seem a pity that Noah and his party did not miss the boat"

- Mark Twain

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This quote by Mark Twain is an amusing way of revealing his viewpoint on the consequences of human development. He is recommending that if Noah and his party had actually failed, then the world would have been spared from the destruction and suffering that has actually included human advancement. He is suggesting that the world would have been a much better place if humans had actually not been offered the chance to spread their influence and cause damage. He is likewise recommending that the world would have been a more peaceful location if people had actually not been given the opportunity to spread their influence and cause destruction. By utilizing humor, Twain is able to make a serious point about the repercussions of human development. He is suggesting that the world would have been a much better location if people had actually not been provided the opportunity to spread their influence and cause destruction.

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Mark Twain This quote is written / told by Mark Twain between November 30, 1835 and April 21, 1910. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 178 other quotes.

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