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Mark Twain quote about life from Following the Equator (1897) - Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist but you have ceased to live.

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“ Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist but you have ceased to live. ”

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Author

Mark Twain

Source

Following the Equator

Topic

life existence illusions

Date

1897

Language

English

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Mark Twain quote about life from Following the Equator (1897) - Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist but you have ceased to live.

Mark Twain quote about life from Following the Equator (1897) - Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist but you have ceased to live.

Mark Twain quote about life from Following the Equator (1897) - Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist but you have ceased to live.

Mark Twain quote about life from Following the Equator (1897) - Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist but you have ceased to live.