All E. W. Howe Quotes
- Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone. Anyone
- Men have as exaggerated an idea of their rights as women have of their wrongs. Exaggerated
- The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them. Admired
- There is nothing so well known as that we should not expect something for nothing - but we all do and call it Hope. Aging
- Virtue must be valuable, if men and women of all degrees pretend to have it. All
- You needn't love your enemy, but if you refrain from telling lies about him, you are doing well enough. Enemies
- One of the most difficult things in the world is to convince a woman that even a bargain costs money. Bargain
- A man should be taller, older, heavier, uglier, and hoarser than his wife. Heavier
- To avoid mistakes and regrets, always consult your wife before engaging in a flirtation. Always Consult
- Raising children is like making biscuits: it is as easy to raise a big batch as one, while you have your hands in the dough. Batch
- Most people have seen worse things in private than they pretend to be shocked at in public. Inspirational
- Youth is about the only thing worth having, and that is about the only thing youth has. Funny
- Living up to ideals is like doing everyday work with your Sunday clothes on. Clothes
- What people say behind your back is your standing in the community. Behind
- No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves. Better
- A modest man is usually admired, if people ever hear of him. Admired