O. Henry quotes - page 3
O. Henry was an American short story writer known for his witty, clever plots and surprise endings. His stories often focused on the everyday lives of ordinary people, capturing both humor and pathos. He became famous for his unique narrative style and lasting influence on American literature. Here are 73 of his quotes:
`Who are they?' I asked.
`Why,' said he, `they are the men who hired working-girls, and paid 'em five or six dollars a week to live on. Are you one of the bunch?'
`Not on your immortality,' said I. `I'm only the fellow that set fire to an orphan asylum, and murdered a blind man for his pennies.'
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Man is too thoroughly an egoist not to be also an egotist; if he love, the object shall know it. During a lifetime he may conceal it through stress of expediency and honour, but it shall bubble from his dying lips, though it disrupt a neighbourhood. It is known, however, that most men do not wait so long to disclose their passion.
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I hated Kerner, and one day I met him and we became friends. He was young and gloriously melancholy because his spirits were so high and life had so much in store for him. Yes, he was almost riotously sad. That was his youth. When a man begins to be hilarious in a sorrowful way you can bet a million that he is dyeing his hair.
O. Henry
O. Henry
Occupation: American Writer
Born: September 11, 1862
Died: June 5, 1910
Quotes count: 73
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