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Edgar Watson Howe Quotes

Type: Editor Quotes Category: American Editor Quotes Year of Birth: 1853 Year of Death: 1937 Nationality: American Find on Amazon: Edgar Watson Howe Related Authors: Kevin Kelly Norman Cousins George Jean Nathan Peter Bart Daniel Okrent Rich Lowry William Allen White

A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around. Edgar Watson Howe A man will do more for his stubbornness than for his religion or his country. Edgar Watson Howe A modest man is usually admired, if people ever hear of him. Edgar Watson Howe A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast. Edgar Watson Howe A woman who can't forgive should never have more than a nodding acquaintance with a man. Edgar Watson Howe A young man is a theory, an old man is a fact. Edgar Watson Howe All of the troubles that some people have in life is that which they married into. Edgar Watson Howe Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone. Edgar Watson Howe Don't abuse your friends and expect them to consider it criticism. Edgar Watson Howe Every successful man I have heard of has done the best he could with conditions as he found them. Edgar Watson Howe Every successful person I have heard of has done the best he could with the conditions as he found them, and not waited until next year for better. Edgar Watson Howe Everyone suffers wrongs for which there is no remedy. Edgar Watson Howe Families with babies and families without babies are sorry for each other. Edgar Watson Howe Farmers only worry during the growing season, but townspeople worry all the time. Edgar Watson Howe Fishing seems to be the favorite form of loafing. Edgar Watson Howe For every quarrel a man and wife have before others, they have a hundred when alone. Edgar Watson Howe Half the time men think they are talking business, they are wasting time. Edgar Watson Howe If a woman doesn't chase a man a little, she doesn't love him. Edgar Watson Howe If your faith is opposed to experience, to human learning and investigation, it is not worth the breath used in giving it expression. Edgar Watson Howe It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it. Edgar Watson Howe Many a man is saved from being a thief by finding everything locked up. Edgar Watson Howe Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk. Edgar Watson Howe Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising. Edgar Watson Howe Never tell a secret to a bride or a groom; wait until they have been married longer. Edgar Watson Howe None of us can boast about the morality of our ancestors. The record does not show that Adam and Eve were ever married. Edgar Watson Howe One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself. Edgar Watson Howe The average man's judgment is so poor, he runs a risk every time he uses it. Edgar Watson Howe The feeling of sleepiness when you are not in bed, and can't get there, is the meanest feeling in the world. Edgar Watson Howe The greatest humiliation in life, is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get it. Edgar Watson Howe The little trouble in the world that is not due to love is due to friendship. Edgar Watson Howe The man who can keep a secret may be wise, but he is not half as wise as the man with no secrets to keep. Edgar Watson Howe The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them. Edgar Watson Howe The most destructive criticism is indifference. Edgar Watson Howe The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy pavement. Edgar Watson Howe The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win. Edgar Watson Howe The way out of trouble is never as simple as the way in. Edgar Watson Howe The worst feeling in the world is the homesickness that comes over a man occasionally when he is at home. Edgar Watson Howe There is only one thing people like that is good for them; a good night's sleep. Edgar Watson Howe To be an ideal guest, stay at home. Edgar Watson Howe Virtue must be valuable, if men and women of all degrees pretend to have it. Edgar Watson Howe When a man has no reason to trust himself, he trusts in luck. Edgar Watson Howe When a man is trying to sell you something, don't imagine that he is polite all the time. Edgar Watson Howe When men are not regretting that life is so short, they are doing something to kill time. Edgar Watson Howe

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