answer:“The idea that no gentleman ever swears is all wrong. He can swear and still be a gentleman if he does it in a nice and benevolent and affectionate way.” Mark Twain – Private and Public Morals speech, 1906 “Under certain circumstances, urgent circumstances, desperate circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.” Mark Twain – Mark Twain, a Biography “If I cannot swear in heaven I shall not stay there.” Mark Twain – Notebook, 1898 “When it comes down to pure ornamental cursing, the native American is gifted above the sons of men.” Mark Twain – Roughing It