Author: Frank ‘Kin’ Hubbard
Every once in a while someone without a single bad habit gets caught.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Folks that blurt out just what they think wouldn't be so bad if they thought.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nobody kicks on being interrupted if it's by applause.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
It seems that nothing ever gets to going good till there's a few resignations.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Beauty is only skin deep, but it is a valuable asset if you are poor or have not any sense.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
The worst sensation I know of is getting up at night and stepping on a toy train.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
An optimist is a fellow who believes what's going to be will be postponed.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Where ignorance is bliss it's foolish to borrow your neighbor's newspaper.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
The man who says "I may be wrong, but… " does not believe there can be any such possibility.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Now I know what a statesman is; he's a dead politician.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
The fellow that agrees with everything you say is either a fool or he is getting ready to skin you.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
It ain't a bad plan to keep still occasionally even when you know what you're talking about.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
If you want to get rid of somebody, just tell him something for his own good.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nothing will dispel enthusiasm like a small admission fee.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
There is nothing so aggravating as a fresh boy who is too old to ignore and too young to kick.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Where ignorance is bliss, it's foolish to borrow your neighbor's newspaper.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nobody can be as agreeable as an uninvited guest.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Getting talked about is one of the penalties for being pretty, while being above suspicion is about the only compensation for being homely.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist