# Quote — Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson

> It is easy to find fault, if one has that disposition. There was once a man who, not being able to find any other fault with his coal, complained there were too many prehistoric toads in it.

- Author: [Mark Twain](https://www.leafyquotes.com/mark-twain.md)
- Book: [Pudd'nhead Wilson](https://www.leafyquotes.com/mark-twain/puddnhead-wilson.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/mark-twain/puddnhead-wilson/it-is-easy

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