Life is so short Quotes by E. W. Howe

There is always a type of man who says he loves his fellow men, and expects to make a living at it.

— E. W. Howe

I believe in grumbling; it is the politest form of fighting known.

— E. W. Howe

A theory is no more like a fact than a photograph is like a person.

— E. W. Howe

Few men progress, except as they are pushed along by events.

— E. W. Howe

Men are a good deal better collectively than they are individually. Many a man will do that privately which he will denounce in a…

— E. W. Howe

The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them.

— E. W. Howe

The greatest thing in the world is for a man to be able to do something well, and say nothing about it.

— E. W. Howe

No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next.

— E. W. Howe

People never have confidence in a Big Talker. They know his statements must be cut down, but they can never tell how much.

— E. W. Howe

The only gambling tip which amounts to anything is to keep out of the game.

— E. W. Howe

One has fear in front of a goat, in back of a mule, and on every side of a fool

— E. W. Howe

No man's credit is ever as good as his money.

— E. W. Howe