Author: Edgar Watson Howe Page 2

Even if a farmer intends to loaf, he gets up in time to get an early start.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Time

Many a man is saved from being a thief by finding everything locked up.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Crime Government Law People

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

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Children Family

A modest man is usually admired, if people ever hear of him.

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Characteristics People

No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Emotions Love Men People Women

One of the most difficult things in the world is to convince a woman that even a bargain costs money.

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Money People Shopping Women

Men have as exaggerated an idea of their rights as women have of their wrongs.

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Beliefs Men People Women

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

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America Characteristics Honesty Lies People

A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around.

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Food/Drink People

The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy pavement.

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Accidents Entertainment Problems

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

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Intelligence

Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Marriage

People have discovered that they can fool the devil; but they can't fool the neighbors.

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People Situations

If you want to know how old a woman is, ask her sister-in-law.

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Age People Women

There is only one thing for a man to do who is married to a woman who enjoys spending money, and that is to enjoy earning it.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Husbands Marriage Shopping Wives