“Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to …” — Mark Twain · The Inspired Sage

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Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.

— Mark Twain

Author and humorist

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