E. W. Howe quotes - page 3

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:

A modest man is usually admired, if people ever hear of him. (E. W. Howe)
One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself. View quote
E. W. Howe
When men are not regretting that life is so short, they are doing something to kill time. View quote
E. W. Howe
The little trouble in the world that is not due to love is due to friendship. View quote
E. W. Howe
The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy pavement. View quote
E. W. Howe
If a woman doesn't chase a man a little, she doesn't love him. View quote
E. W. Howe
A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast. View quote
E. W. Howe
If your faith is opposed to experience, to human learning and investigation, it is not worth the breath used in giving it expression. View quote
E. W. Howe
Half the time men think they are talking business, they are wasting time. View quote
E. W. Howe
Every successful person I have heard of has done the best he could with the conditions as he found them, and not waited until next year for better. View quote
E. W. Howe
The feeling of sleepiness when you are not in bed, and can't get there, is the meanest feeling in the world. (E. W. Howe)
People are always neglecting something they can do in trying to do something they can't do. View quote
E. W. Howe
When people hear good music, it makes them homesick for something they never had, and never will have. View quote
E. W. Howe
There is always a type of man who says he loves his fellow men, and expects to make a living at it. View quote
E. W. Howe
When you are in trouble, people who call to sympathize are really looking for the particulars. View quote
E. W. Howe
Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives, and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist. View quote
E. W. Howe
The sounder your argument, the more satisfaction you get out of it. View quote
E. W. Howe
Every man has a long list of things that should be done, but which he knows can't be done. Yet he continues to talk about them as long as he lives. View quote
E. W. Howe
No man knows where his business ends and his neighbor's begins. View quote
E. W. Howe
Nothing is wonderful when you get used to it. View quote
E. W. Howe
Every man is a reformer until reform tramps on his toes. (E. W. Howe)
A man should be taller, older, heavier, uglier, and hoarser than his wife. View quote
E. W. Howe
Don't be crazy to do a lot of things you can't do . View quote
E. W. Howe
To avoid mistakes and regrets, always consult your wife before engaging in a flirtation. View quote
E. W. Howe
You can't do anything unless you do it yourself. And usually you can't do it yourself very well. View quote
E. W. Howe

E. W. Howe

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

Related authors

Ernest Bramah - thumbnail
Ernest Bramah  29 
English Writer
Julius Hare  6 
English Clergyman
James Branch Cabell  157 
American Novelist
Jules Verne - thumbnail
Jules Verne  67 
French Author
Peter McWilliams  129 
American Writer
Josh Billings - thumbnail
Josh Billings  211 
American Comedian
Corra May Harris  1 
Writer
Kenneth Koch  24 
American Poet
B. B. King - thumbnail
B. B. King  57 
American Musician
Arthur Helps - thumbnail
Arthur Helps  48 
British Historian