Author: Frank ‘Kin’ Hubbard Page 2
Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
If [the weather] didn’t change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn’t start a conversation.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Fun is like life insurance; the older you get, the more it costs.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Kindness goes a long ways lots o' times when it ought t' stay at home.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nobody ever grew despondent looking for trouble.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nobody can be as agreeable as an uninvited guest.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Some folks seem to have descended from the chimpanzee later than others.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nothing will dispel enthusiasm like a small admission fee.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
I'll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, and that's more than I can say for prosperity.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
I'll bet the hardest thing about prize fighting is picking up your teeth with a boxing glove on.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Beauty is only skin deep, but it is a valuable asset if you are poor or have not any sense.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nothing is as irritating as the fellow who chats pleasantly while he's overcharging you.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
There is nothing so aggravating as a fresh boy who is too old to ignore and too young to kick.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
When you consider what a chance women have to poison their husbands, it's a wonder there isn't more of it done.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs up and tears out faster than the Christmas spirit.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
A good listener is usually thinking about something else.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Everything comes to him who waits… except a loaned book.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
The safest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
The worst feature of a new baby is its mother’s singing.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
It ain't no disgrace to be poor, but it might as well be.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist