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Reports of My Death
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● FeaturedMark Twain's witty retort about rumors of his demise is one of history's most famous quotes, often cited when correcting misinformation. Yet, a small grammatical detail is frequently altered.
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What People Remember
Many people remember Mark Twain saying, 'The reports of my death ARE greatly exaggerated.'
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What's Actually True
Twain actually wrote, 'The report of my death WAS an exaggeration,' or more famously, 'Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.' The 'are' version is the false memory.
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#quotes#historical#mark twain#writer#humor
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