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Beth Wang | 1 comments This quote, "I've never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure," is attributed to Mark Twain, not just on this site but across the internet. According to research, Twain didn't say this. The likely attribution is Clarence Darrow, though the wording of his is slightly different. Darrow said, "I have never killed any one, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction."

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The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/national/...

QuoteInvestigator.com: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2011/05...


Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂  | 2280 comments Beth wrote: "This quote, "I've never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure," is attributed to Mark Twain, not just on this site but across the internet. According to research, T..."

I think this one may have been taken care of as I can't find it.

If not, could you post a link to the quote on Goodreads please.


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