Quotes by Edgar Watson Howe

Edgar Watson Howe Quotes

Living up to ideals is like doing everyday work with your Sunday clothes on.

The feeling of sleepiness when you are not in bed, and can't get there, is the meanest feeling in the world.

The sounder your argument, the more satisfaction you get out of it.

Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives, and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist

When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself

Youth is about the only thing worth having, and that is about the only thing youth has.

Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising

When people hear good music, it makes them homesick for something they never had, and never will have.

Don't abuse your friends and expect them to consider it criticism.

Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives, and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist.

You may easily play a joke on a man who likes to argue -- agree with him.

What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.

A man will do more for his stubbornness than for his religion or his country.

None of us can boast about the morality of our ancestors. The record does not show that Adam and Eve were ever married.

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