Edgar Watson Howe

What people say behind your back is your standing in the community in which you live.

When I get hold of a book I particularly admire, I am so enthusiastic that I loan it to someone who never brings it back.

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

A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast.

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

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

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

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

No one can help you in holding a good job except Old Man You.

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

Half the unhappiness in the world is due to the failure of plans which were never reasonable and often impossible.

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

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

There is only one thing for a man to do who is married to a woman who enjoys spending money and that is to enjoy earning it.

If a man has money it is usually a sign too that he knows how to take care of it don't imagine his money is easy to get simply because he has plenty of it.

Abuse a man unjustly and you will make friends for him.

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

A man should be taller older heavier uglier and hoarser than his wife.