A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
George Ade

A good folly is worth what you pay for it.
George Ade

A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.
George Ade

After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.
George Ade

Anybody can win - unless there happens to be a second entry.
George Ade

Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.
George Ade

Early to bed and early to rise is a bad rule for anyone who wishes to become acquainted with our most prominent and influential people.
George Ade

For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
George Ade

If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
George Ade

In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment.
George Ade


It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.
George Ade

Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.
George Ade

One man's poison ivy is another man's spinach.
George Ade

Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature.
George Ade

She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
George Ade

The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.
George Ade

To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations.
George Ade