Clarence Darrow quote misattributed to Mark Twain

Apropos of absolutely nothing at all, that Mark Twain quote was actually from Clarence Darrow, and it's: "I have never killed any one, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction."

Graham's obituary is a surprise - came before long awaited one for Mitch McConnell and Donlad Trump. It's a great opportunity to attribute properly the viral quote misattributed often to Mark Twain. It's a rephrasing of a line written by Clarence Darrow.

For a thorough investigation: www.usatoday.com/story/news/f... TL/DR: Clarence Darrow said something much closer but still not the exact quote.

Today is a good day to remind everyone that the quote “I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure” is from Clarence Darrow and not Mark Twain

"I’ve never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure" was coined by the famous lawyer...... Clarence Darrow.

Perhaps the most significant educational outcome from Lindsey Graham’s death is the number of people who will learn that this quote is not by Mark Twain. #TeachableMoments

Actually, there's no recorded evidence that Mark Twain ever said that. Though he probably felt that way: he didn't feel much love for his fellow humans, and not without reason.

There was nothing “nuanced” about Graham. We’ve lived with this hypocrite and his damage for decades. He repeatedly sold his soul - and our country - for a chance to advance his own interests. “I have never killed anyone, but I’ve read some obituaries with great satisfaction.” - Mark Twain

I thought it was “wished a man dead” - ah, and it was Clarence Darrow, not MT. www.usatoday.com/story/news/f...

I would not wish death on anyone, but reading the obituaries sometimes makes me very happy. (Paraphrased) Clarence Darrow

Also, that's a quote from Clarence Darrow, a lawyer and former Illinois State Representative who was actually a good and principled human with outstanding morals.

All men have an emotion to kill; when they strongly dislike some one they involuntarily wish he was dead. I have never killed any one, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction. Clarence Darrow 1932. The tone and genius of Mark Twain is in those words, just as if they were his.

Mark Twain visited the region in 1867 and described what he saw during his journey. His observations reflect a specific moment in time rather than the entire history of the region. History matters. Context matters. Facts matter Read the quote. Check the source. Draw your own conclusions.

No substantive evidence that Mark Twain said this, according to @quoteinvestigator.com quoteinvestigator.com/2018/01/10/l...

Quote Origin: The More I Know About People, the Better I Like Dogs Mark Twain? Madame de Sévigné? Madame Roland? Alphonse de Lamartine? Alphonse Toussenel? Louise de la Rameé? Alfred D’Orsay? Thomas Carlyle? Anonymous? quoteinvestigator.com/2018/01/10/l...