Edgar Watson Howe

Edgar Watson Howe

"Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist."
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"Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist."
Edgar Watson Howe
"A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast."
Edgar Watson Howe
"Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk."
Edgar Watson Howe
"Farmers worry only during the growing season but town people worry all the time."
Edgar Watson Howe
"If you knew how cowardly your enemy is you would slap him. Bravery is knowledge of the cowardice in the enemy."
Edgar Watson Howe
"The feeling of sleepiness when you are not in bed and can't get there is the meanest feeling in the world."
Edgar Watson Howe
"No one can help you in holding a good job except Old Man You."
Edgar Watson Howe
"People are always neglecting something they can do in trying to do something they can't do."
Edgar Watson Howe
"Half the unhappiness in the world is due to the failure of plans which were never reasonable and often impossible."
Edgar Watson Howe
"When people hear good music it makes them homesick for something they never had and never will have."
Edgar Watson Howe
"A loafer never works except when there is a fire then he will carry out more furniture than anybody."
Edgar Watson Howe
"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."
Edgar Watson Howe
"If a man has money it is usually a sign too that he knows how to take care of it don't imagine his money is easy to get simply because he has plenty of it."
Edgar Watson Howe
"Abuse a man unjustly and you will make friends for him."
Edgar Watson Howe
"Even if a farmer intends to loaf he gets up in time to get an early start."
Edgar Watson Howe
"A man should be taller older heavier uglier and hoarser than his wife."
Edgar Watson Howe
"If a friend is in trouble don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it."
Edgar Watson Howe
"What people say behind your back is your standing in the community."
Edgar Watson Howe
"When I am idle and shiftless my affairs become confused when I work I get results ... not great results but enough to encourage me."
Edgar Watson Howe
"Instead of loving your enemies treat your friends a little better."
Edgar Watson Howe
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