Author: Edgar Watson Howe Page 2

A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Food/Drink People

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

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Characteristics

People have discovered that they can fool the devil; but they can't fool the neighbors.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
People Situations

No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Emotions Love Men People Women

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

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Appearance Clothing Life Work

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

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Husbands Marriage Time Wives

All of the troubles that some people have in life is that which they married into.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Marriage Problems

Modesty: The gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Characteristics

Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Intelligence

A young man is a theory, an old man is a fact.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Age Facts Old Young

There is only one thing for a man to do who is married to a woman who enjoys spending money, and that is to enjoy earning it.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Husbands Marriage Shopping Wives

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Situations

Farmers only worry during the growing season, but townspeople worry all the time.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Emotions

To avoid mistakes and regrets, always consult your wife before engaging in a flirtation.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Marriage

When a man says money can do anything… he hasn't got any.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Money