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
moral depends
Moral: It all depends.
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.
selfish drinking pride
Do not give alms promiscuously. Select the unworthy poor and make them happy. To give to the deserving is a duty, but to help the improvident, drinking class is clear generosity, so that the donor has a right to be warmed by a selfish pride and count on a most flattering obituary.
sarcastic sarcasm looks
Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.
life communication vagueness
For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
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
pay jolly
A good jolly is worth what you pay for it.
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.
leadership sports men
One man's poison ivy is another man's spinach.
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.