E. W. Howe

It is hard to convince a high-school student that he will encounter a lot of problems more difficult than those of algebra and geometry.

Many a man is saved from being a thief by finding everything locked up.

A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around.

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

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

If there were no schools to take the children away from home part of the time, the insane asylums would be filled with mothers.

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

Some men are alive simply because it is against the law to kill them.

Men have as exaggerated an idea of their rights as women have of their wrongs.

There is always a type of man who says he loves his fellow men, and expects to make a living at it.

Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising.

When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.

A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.

The little trouble in the world that is not due to love is due to friendship.

It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it.

Instead of loving your enemies - treat your friends a little better.