Ocupation: Author
Life: November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910
Birthday: November 30
Death: April 21
The observance of Thanksgiving Day-as a function-has become general of late years. The Thankfulness is not so general. This is natural. Two-thirds of the nation have always had hard luck and a hard time during the year, and this has a calming effect upon their enthusiasm.
source: Mark Twain (2015). “Following the Equator: "A Journey Around the World"”, p.170, eKitap Projesi
topic: Hard Times, Years, Two, Calming Effect, Observance