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Mark Twain Said 'Reports of My Death Are Greatly Exaggerated'

The quote is attributed to Twain but likely originates from a misquote or paraphrasing

Mark Twain said 'Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated' or a similar version.

While this quote is commonly attributed to Mark Twain, there is no documented evidence he said exactly this. Similar versions have been attributed to other figures dating back centuries. Twain may have said something similar, but the exact quote cannot be verified from contemporary sources. The attribution likely comes from 19th-century journalism paraphrasing.

Believed 1835–1910
Year Revised 1990
Why Changed Misattribution
Confidence Still Debated
Region Worldwide

Reception

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