Oliver Herford quotes

Oliver Herford was an English-born American writer, artist, and illustrator, celebrated for his wit and humor. His clever verses and whimsical drawings appeared in many popular magazines of his time. He inspired later generations as "the American Oscar Wilde" for his distinctive literary style and charm. Here are 27 of his quotes:

A woman's mind is cleaner than a man's-she changes it oftener. (Oliver Herford)
Cat: a pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs, and patronizes human beings. View quote
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Modesty: the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it. View quote
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Many are called but few get up. View quote
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Darling: the popular form of address used in speaking to a member of the opposite sex whose name you cannot at the moment remember. View quote
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Age, like distance lends a double charm. View quote
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Tact: to lie about others as you would have them lie about you. View quote
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Only the young die good. View quote
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There is no time like the pleasant. View quote
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My wife has a whim of iron. View quote
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Manuscript: something submitted in haste and returned at leisure. (Oliver Herford)
A man must love a thing very much if he not only practices it without any hope of fame and money, but even... without any hope of doing it well. View quote
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Diplomacy: Lying in state. View quote
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What is my loftiest ambition? I've always wanted to throw an egg at an electric fan. View quote
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A man is known by the silence he keeps. View quote
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When I go abroad I always sail from Boston because it is such a pleasant place to get away from. View quote
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Actresses will happen in the best-regulated families. View quote
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If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one; go ahead, get married. View quote
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A rolling stone gathers no moss, but it gains a certain polish. View quote
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There is always room at the top - after the investigation. View quote
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I don't recall your name, but your manners are familiar. (Oliver Herford)
I heard a bird sing In the dark of December A magical thing And sweet to remember. 'We are nearer to Spring Than we were in September,' I heard a bird sing In the dark of December. View quote
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The Irish gave the bagpipes to the Scotts as a joke, but the Scotts haven't seen the joke yet. View quote
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If some people got their rights they would complain of being deprived of their wrongs. View quote
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An epicure is one who gets nothing better than the cream of everything but cheerfully makes the best of it. View quote
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Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford - Image
Occupation: American Writer
Born: December 1, 1863
Died: July 5, 1935
Quotes count: 27
Wikipedia: Oliver Herford

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