Author: Frank ‘Kin’ Hubbard Page 3
After a fellow gets famous it doesn’t take long for someone to bob up that used to sit by him in school.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
It's what a fellow thinks he knows that hurts him.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nothing’s as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nothing will dispel enthusiasm like a small admission fee.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Distant relatives are the best kind, and the further the better.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
The world gets better every day – then worse again in the evening.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Some people pay a compliment as if they expected a receipt.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Every once in a while someone without a single bad habit gets caught.
(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
The worst waste of breath, next to playing a saxophone, is advising a son.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Every man is a fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists of not exceeding the limit.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
I’ll bet the hardest thing about prize fightin’ is pickin’ up yer teeth with a boxin’ glove on.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Bargain: anything a customer thinks a store is losing money on.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
All the world loves a good loser.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
If [the weather] didn’t change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn’t start a conversation.
(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
I'll bet the hardest thing about prize fighting is picking up your teeth with a boxing glove on.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
If you haven’t seen your wife smile at a traffic cop, you haven’t seen her smile her prettiest.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
It ain't no disgrace to be poor, but it might as well be.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist
Nothing is as irritating as the fellow who chats pleasantly while he's overcharging you.
(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist