Off-topic, but like a lot of quotes attributed to Twain, there’s no evidence he said that.
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/01/12/history-rhymes/
As Mark Twain also said, "A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on."
Of course he didn't say that one either: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/07/13/truth/
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As Mark Twain also said, "A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on."
Of course he didn't say that one either: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/07/13/truth/