“ 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. Edgar Watson Howe
“ Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist. Edgar Watson Howe
“ No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves. Edgar Watson Howe
“ If 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. Edgar Watson Howe
“ When I am idle and shiftless my affairs become confused when I work I get results ... not great results but enough to encourage me. Edgar Watson Howe
“ The man who can keep a secret may be wise, but he is not half as wise as the man with no secrets to keep Edgar Watson Howe
“ What people say behind your back is your standing in the community in which you live. Edgar Watson Howe
“ Half the unhappiness in the world is due to the failure of plans which were never reasonable and often impossible. Edgar Watson Howe
“ Friends are like a pleasant park where you wish to go while you may enjoy the flowers you may not eat them. Edgar Watson Howe
“ A loafer never works except when there is a fire then he will carry out more furniture than anybody. Edgar Watson Howe
