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Howe","E",171,null,"ew-howe",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":79},[14,22,28,35,42,48,54,60,67,73],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},2994129,"In thousands of years there has been no advance in public morals, in philosophy, in religion or in politics, but the advance in business has been the greatest miracle the world has ever known.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},2994128,"Half the time men think they are talking business, they are wasting time.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":34},2994127,"When I get hold of a book I particularly admire, I am so enthusiastic that I loan it to someone who never brings it back.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nE.W. Howe, an American journalist and essayist, wrote this quote likely during his early career as a writer and editor for various newspapers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At that time, he was known for his wit, humor, and candid observations about life, which were often reflected in his writings. This particular quote suggests that Howe's enthusiasm for sharing books might have been an extension of his generous nature.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a lighthearted anecdote about loaning out favorite books. However, it reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that true passion and appreciation for something can sometimes lead to detachment and letting go. In Howe's case, his eagerness to share a beloved book indicates that he was more interested in the joy of sharing than in possessing it himself.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider embracing a \"gift mentality\" towards your work or creative projects: focus on spreading the value and inspiration they bring, rather than hoarding them for personal gain. By doing so, you may find that your enthusiasm fuels collaboration and innovation, leading to more impactful outcomes in both personal and professional spheres.",{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":41},2994126,"It is your enemies who keep you straight. For real use one active, sneering enemy is worth two ordinary friends.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nE.W. Howe, a journalist and writer from Kansas, is known for his witty and insightful writings. The era in which he lived (late 19th and early 20th centuries) was marked by intense social change and cultural shifts. While the exact origin of this quote is unknown, it reflects the spirit of criticism and satire that characterized Howe's work.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote seems to be a cynical remark about the value of having enemies versus friends. However, upon closer examination, it reveals an insightful understanding of human nature: true motivation often arises from external challenges rather than internal desires or friendships. The presence of an enemy serves as a catalyst for self-improvement and intellectual honesty.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen facing criticism or opposition in your work or personal life, instead of dismissing it as negative, recognize its value as a driving force for growth and innovation. By embracing the role that external challenges play in shaping your ideas and pursuits, you can tap into a deeper source of motivation and creativity.",{"id":43,"quote_text":44,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":45,"source":46,"quote_tag":47,"commentary":9},2994125,"Somehow, everyone hates to see an unusually pretty girl get married. It is like taking a bite out of a very fine-looking peach.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},2994124,"Few men progress, except as they are pushed along by events.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},2994123,"A woman does not spend all her time in buying things; she spends part of it in taking them back.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":66},2994122,"The government is mainly an expensive organization to regulate evildoers, and tax those who behave: government does little for fairly respectable people except annoy them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is reminiscent of the writings of E.W. Howe, a journalist and author known for his scathing critiques of societal norms and institutions. As a resident of Kansas in the early 20th century, Howe was acutely aware of the disconnect between the ideals of small-town America and the harsh realities of government bureaucracy. His writings often reflected a sense of disillusionment with the notion that government could truly serve the common good.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth about the nature of government and its relationship to its citizens. On the surface, it appears to be a critique of government's effectiveness in regulating and taxing its citizens. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a deeper paradox: that the very existence of government often serves to create a sense of moral superiority among those who are deemed \"respectable,\" while those who are deemed \"evildoers\" are subject to regulation and taxation. This tension highlights the ways in which government can create a culture of judgment and exclusion, rather than promoting a sense of community and shared responsibility.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the ways in which you might be inadvertently contributing to a culture of judgment and exclusion in your own work or community. Ask yourself: what are the implicit assumptions and biases that underlie my actions and decisions, and how might they be affecting those around me? By recognizing and challenging these biases, you can work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable environment, one that values the contributions of all individuals, regardless of their background or behavior.",{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":9},2994121,"At first a woman doesn’t want anything but a husband, but as soon as gets one, she wants everything else in the world.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},2994120,"A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":80,"totalPages":81,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":82},1,18,10]