George Ade
George Ade
George Adewas an American writer, newspaper columnist, and playwright...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth9 February 1866
CityKentland, IN
CountryUnited States of America
George Ade quotes about
tired style littles
I am thoroughly tired of the fable style of narrative and shall do my best to get up something entirely different and possibly little more worthy.
cities people born
The only city people are those born so.
intelligent long shapes
She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
kindness seeds
Scatter seeds of kindness.
smart people indiana
A lot of smart young people have come out of Indiana. The smarter they are, the faster they come out
literature currents should
Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature
best-friend time funny-friend
A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
two hands bird
A bird in the hand may be worth two in the bush, but remember also that a bird in the hand is a positive embarrassment to one not in the poultry business.
practice steady
One cannot rest except after steady practice.
contentment familiarity
Familiarity breeds contentment.
lines endeavor
Those having the most time to devote to a line of endeavor usually become the most proficient.
fire woods stakes
If you have to be burned at the stake, be a good fellow and collect your own fire-wood.
nurse cupid
Too many trained nurses discommode Cupid.
stones moss rolling
A rolling stone gathers no moss and therefore will not be derided as a moss-back. Roll as much as possible.