186 Quotes by E. W. Howe

The greatest humiliation in life, is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get it.

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.

Most people have seen worse things in private than they pretend to be shocked at in public.

Fishing seems to be the favorite form of loafing.

Raising children is like making biscuits: it is as easy to raise a big batch as one, while you have your hands in the dough.

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

A man should be taller, older, heavier, uglier, and hoarser than his wife.

Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives, and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist.

When a man dies, and his kin are glad of it, they say, "He is better off."