Author: E. W. Howe

Quotes

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

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

- E. W. Howe

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

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

- E. W. Howe

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

- E. W. 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.

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.

- E. W. Howe

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

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

- E. W. Howe

The greatest humiliation in life, is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get it.

The greatest humiliation in life, is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get it.

- E. W. Howe

Never tell a secret to a bride or a groom; wait until they have been married longer.

Never tell a secret to a bride or a groom; wait until they have been married longer.

- E. W. Howe

A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.

A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.

- E. W. Howe

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

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

- E. W. Howe

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