When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is any thing you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it. - 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
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him. - Edgar Watson Howe
A poem is no place for an idea. - Edgar Watson Howe
Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk. - Edgar Watson Howe
Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies. - Edgar Watson Howe
If you don't learn to laugh at troubles, you won't have anything to laugh at when you grow old. - Edgar Watson Howe
Half the time men think they are talking business, they are wasting time. - Edgar Watson Howe
Express a mean opinion of yourself occasionally; it will show your friends that you know how to tell the truth. - Edgar Watson Howe
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
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community in which you live. - Edgar Watson Howe
If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old. - Edgar Watson Howe
Instead of loving your enemies, treat your friends a little better. - Edgar Watson Howe
Don't abuse your friends and expect them to consider it criticism. - Edgar Watson Howe
Most people have seen worse things in private than they pretend to be shocked at in public. - Edgar Watson Howe
Men have as exaggerated an idea of their rights as women have of their wrongs. - Edgar Watson Howe
No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next. - Edgar Watson Howe