E. W. Howe Quotes

United States, Novelist
May 3, 1853 – October, 3, 1937.

Edgar Watson Howe (May 3, 1853 – October 3, 1937), sometimes referred to as E. W. Howe, was an American novelist and newspaper and magazine editor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was perhaps best known for his magazine, E.W. Howe's Monthly. Howe was well traveled and known for his sharp wit in his editorials.

Also known as Editor, Journalist

How good we all are, in theory, to the old; and how in fact we wish them to wander off like old dogs, die without bothering us, and bury themselves.

E. W. Howe
- Good
- Age
- Die
What is common sense? That which attracts the least opposition that which brings most agreeable and worthy results.

E. W. Howe

One trouble with growing old is that it gets progressively tougher to find a famous historical figure, who didn't amount to much when he was your age.

E. W. Howe
- Age
- Growing
- Famous
A women could never be President. A condidate must be over 35, and where are you going to find a woman who will admit she's over 35?

E. W. Howe
- Women
- She
We must be truthful and fair in the ordinary affairs of life before we can be truthful and fair in patriotism and religion.

E. W. Howe
- Life
Nothing pleases a woman quite so well as to look so sweet that a man wants to kiss her, and then abuse him for his impudence.

E. W. Howe
- Sweet
- Kiss
- Abuse
People never have confidence in a Big Talker. They know his statements must be cut down, but they can never tell how much.

E. W. Howe
- People
- Confidence
Where the guests at a gathering are well-acquainted, they eat 20 per cent more than they otherwise would.

E. W. Howe

As a man handles his troubles during the day, so he goes to bed at night a General, Captain, or Private.

E. W. Howe
- Night
When a man tells you what people are saying about you, tell him what people are saying about him; that will immediately take his mind off your troubles.

E. W. Howe
- People
- Mind