# Quote — Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson

> There are three infallible ways of pleasing an author, and the three form a rising scale of compliment: 1 — to tell him you have read one of his books; 2 — to tell him you have read all of his books; 3 — to 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.

- 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/there-are-three

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