Author: William Dean Howells

Quotes

The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.

The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.

- William Dean Howells

You'll find as you grow older that you weren't born such a great while ago after all. The time shortens up.

You'll find as you grow older that you weren't born such a great while ago after all. The time shortens up.

- William Dean Howells

Primitive societies without religion have never been found.

Primitive societies without religion have never been found.

- William Dean Howells

How is it the great pieces of good luck fall to us?

How is it the great pieces of good luck fall to us?

- William Dean Howells

Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart.

Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart.

- William Dean Howells

We are creatures of the moment; we live from one little space to another, and only one interest at a time fills these.

We are creatures of the moment; we live from one little space to another, and only one interest at a time fills these.

- William Dean Howells

The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number.

The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number.

- William Dean Howells

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