Twain’s Rules for Pleasing Authors
Mark Twain
There are three infallible ways of pleasing an author and the three form a rising scale of compliment;
1. Tell him that you have read one of his books;
2. Tell him that you have read all of his books;
3. Ask him to let you read the manuscript of his forthcoming book.
No. 1 admits you to his respect; No. 2 admits you to his admiration; No. 3 carries you clear into his heart.
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