186 Quotes by E. W. Howe

Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies.

So long as we do not blow our brains out, we have decided life is worth living.

Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone.

Faith may have removed mountains way off somewhere, a long time ago, but it won't remove a wart at home this week.

Few men progress, except as they are pushed along by events.

What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.

We must be truthful and fair in the ordinary affairs of life before we can be truthful and fair in patriotism and religion.

The greatest thing in the world is for a man to be able to do something well, and say nothing about it.

When a man is trying to sell you something, don't imagine that he is polite all the time.