Author: Edgar Watson Howe Page 2

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

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

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Characteristics People

Farmers only worry during the growing season, but townspeople worry all the time.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Emotions

Living up to ideals is like doing everyday work with your Sunday clothes on.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Appearance Clothing Life Work

Never tell a secret to a bride or a groom; wait until they have been married longer.

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

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Situations

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

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Money People Shopping Women

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

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

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

A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Age Appearance Old People Women

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

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
People Situations

A poem is no place for an idea.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Communication Ideas Intelligence Reading/Writing

About all some men accomplish in life is to send a son to Harvard.

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

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

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

A woman who can't forgive should never have more than a nodding acquaintance with a man.

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