171 Quotes by E.W. Howe

Honesty is largely a matter of information, of knowing that dishonesty is a mistake. Principle is not as powerful in keeping people straight as a policeman.

It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it.

Most people put off till tomorrow that which they should have done yesterday.

American freedom consists largely in talking nonsense.

You needn’t love your enemy, but if you refrain from telling lies about him, you are doing well enough.

Bravery is knowledge of the cowardice of the enemy.

It is a matter of regret that many low, mean suspicions turn out to be well founded.

Families with babies and families without babies are sorry for each other.

As soon as the people fix one Shame of the World, another turns up.