E. W. Howe
E. W. Howe
Edgar Watson Howe, sometimes referred to as E. W. Howe, was an American novelist and newspaper and magazine editor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was perhaps best known for his magazine, E.W. Howe's Monthly. Howe was well traveled and known for his sharp wit in his editorials...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth3 May 1853
CountryUnited States of America
night things-in-life accomplishment
The most agreeable thing in life is worthy accomplishment. It is not possible that the idle tramp is as contented as the farmers along the road who own their own farms, and whose credit is good at the bank in town. When the tramps get together at night, they abuse the farmers, but do not get as much satisfaction out of it as do the farmers who abuse the tramps. The sounder your argument, the more satisfaction you get out of it.
do-it-yourself wells
You can't do anything unless you do it yourself. And usually you can't do it yourself very well.
common-sense results worthy
What is common sense? That which attracts the least opposition that which brings most agreeable and worthy results.
humorous sister-in-law want
If you want to know how old a woman is . . . ask her sister-in-law.
insult lawsuit
Nearly every lawsuit is an insult to the intelligence of both plaintiff and defendant.
president
A women could never be President. A condidate must be over 35, and where are you going to find a woman who will admit she's over 35?
people fattening ifs
Most people eat as if they were fattening themselves for market.
historical age growing
One trouble with growing old is that it gets progressively tougher to find a famous historical figure, who didn't amount to much when he was your age.
motivation fire furniture
A loafer never works except when there is a fire; then he will carry out more furniture than anybody.
confused affair enough
When I am idle and shiftless, my affairs become confused; when I work, I get results ... not great results, but enough to encourage me.
wise wisdom men
The man who can keep a secret may be wise, but he is not half as wise as the man with no secrets to keep.
courage bravery enemy
Bravery is knowledge of the cowardice of the enemy.
criticism crank critics
Probably you have noted the resemblance of the critic to the crank.
gambling games amount
The only gambling tip which amounts to anything is to keep out of the game.