E. W. Howe quotes - page 5

When half the people believe one thing, and the other half another, it is usually safe to accept either opinion. The Democrats are as good as the Republicans, and the Catholics as good as the Protestants. (E. W. Howe)
Abusing the prosperous in order to curry the favor of the envious, is an old game that still works better than it should. View quote
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Silliness which would have broken a politician twenty years ago, now makes his fortune. View quote
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A small man always has one weapon he can use against a great big man: he can "talk" about him. View quote
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Living up to ideals is like doing everyday work with your Sunday clothes on. View quote
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Express a mean opinion of yourself occasionally; it will show your friends that you know how to tell the truth. View quote
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Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him. View quote
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A poem is no place for an idea. View quote
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Most people put off till tomorrow that which they should have done yesterday. View quote
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I try to have no plans the failure of which would greatly annoy me. Half the unhappiness in the world is due to the failure of plans which were never reasonable, and often impossible. View quote
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What people say behind your back is your standing in the community. (E. W. Howe)
No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves. View quote
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