E. W. Howe quotes

E. W. Howe was an American novelist, newspaper editor, and publisher, widely recognized for his witty social commentary. His most famous work is the novel "The Story of a Country Town," which brought him national attention. He gained a reputation for his sharp insights into rural American life and incisive journalism. Here are 112 of his quotes:

Men have as exaggerated an idea of their rights as women have of their wrongs. (E. W. Howe)
Instead of loving your enemies - treat your friends a little better. View quote
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If you don't learn to laugh at troubles, you won't have anything to laugh at when you grow old. View quote
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The man who can keep a secret may be wise, but he is not half as wise as the man with no secrets to keep. View quote
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When a man has no reason to trust himself, he trusts in luck. View quote
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When a man is trying to sell you something, don't imagine that he is polite all the time. View quote
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When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it. View quote
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Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies. View quote
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The greatest humiliation in life, is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get it. View quote
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Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising. View quote
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Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk. (E. W. Howe)
A woman who can't forgive should never have more than a nodding acquaintance with a man. View quote
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No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next. View quote
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It is hard to convince a high-school student that he will encounter a lot of problems more difficult than those of algebra and geometry. View quote
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Some men are alive simply because it is against the law to kill them. View quote
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A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice. View quote
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Men are virtuous because women are; women are virtuous from necessity. View quote
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A loafer never works except when there's a fire; then he will carry out more furniture than anybody. View quote
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When you can't do anything else to a boy, you can make him wash his face. View quote
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The way out of trouble is never as simple as the way in. View quote
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None of us can boast about the morality of our ancestors. The record does not show that Adam and Eve were ever married. (E. W. Howe)
A thief believes everybody steals. View quote
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A theory is no more like a fact than a photograph is like a person. View quote
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If there were no schools to take the children away from home part of the time, the insane asylums would be filled with mothers. View quote
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If a man has money, it is usually a sign, too, that he knows how to take care of it; don't imagine his money is easy to get simply because he has plenty of it. View quote
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E. W. Howe

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Occupation: American Novelist
Born: May 3, 1853
Died: October 3, 1937
Quotes count: 112
Wikipedia: E. W. Howe

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