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

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

In Europe life is histrionic and dramatized, and in America, except when it is trying to be European, it is direct and sincere.

In Europe life is histrionic and dramatized, and in America, except when it is trying to be European, it is direct and sincere.

- 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

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

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