Edgar Watson Howe

Quote: Families with babies and families without babies are sorry for each other. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: The little trouble in the world that is not due to love is due to friendship. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: I believe in grumbling; it is the politest form of fighting known. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: As a man handles his troubles during the day, so he goes to bed at night a General, Captain, or Private. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: Most of us are either too think to enjoy eating, or too fat to enjoy walking. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: Fishing seems to be the favorite form of loafing. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: A modest man is usually admired, if people ever hear of him. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: To be an ideal guest, stay at home. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: Nothing is wonderful when you get used to it. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: Instead of loving your enemies -- treat your friends a little better. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: American freedom consists largely in talking nonsense. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: The worst feeling in the world is the homesickness that comes over a man occasionally when he is at home. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: 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. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: Farmers only worry during the growing season, but towns people worry all the time. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: Everyone suffers wrongs for which there is no remedy. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: Half the promises people say were never kept, were never made. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: When a man has no reason to trust himself, he trusts in luck. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: What people say behind your back is your standing in the community. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: I think I am better than the people who are trying to reform me. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: A young man is a theory, an old man is a fact. [Edgar Watson Howe]

Quote: The way out of trouble is never as simple as the way in. [Edgar Watson Howe]

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