Author Topic: ~ Edgar Watson Howe Quotes ~ (Read 2996 times)

MysteRy · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:34:46 AM »

Even if a farmer intends to loaf he gets up in time to get an early start.

MysteRy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:35:15 AM »

There is only one thing people like that is good for them; a good night's sleep.

MysteRy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:35:44 AM »

Farmers worry only during the growing season but town people worry all the time.

MysteRy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:36:11 AM »

If you go to church and like the singing better than the preaching that's not orthodox.

MysteRy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:36:51 AM »

Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk.

MysteRy · « **Reply #20 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:37:31 AM »

People are always neglecting something they can do in trying to do something they can't do.

MysteRy · « **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:37:59 AM »

No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves.

MysteRy · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:38:27 AM »

The real tragedy of life is not being limited to one talent but in failing to use that one talent.

MysteRy · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:38:57 AM »

When people hear good music it makes them homesick for something they never had and never will have.

MysteRy · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:39:27 AM »

A loafer never works except when there is a fire; then he will carry out more furniture than anybody.

MysteRy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:39:54 AM »

The worst feeling in the world is the homesickness that comes over a man occasionally when he is at home.

MysteRy · « **Reply #26 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:40:24 AM »

The feeling of sleepiness when you are not in bed and can't get there is the meanest feeling in the world.

MysteRy · « **Reply #27 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:40:53 AM »

Friends are like a pleasant park where you wish to go; while you may enjoy the flowers you may not eat them.

MysteRy · « **Reply #28 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:41:21 AM »

If you knew how cowardly your enemy is you would slap him. Bravery is knowledge of the cowardice in the enemy.

MysteRy · « **Reply #29 on:** May 27, 2014, 08:41:49 AM »

Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist.

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