Quotes by E. W. Howe

E. W. Howe, born on May 3, 1853, in a small town in Indiana, emerged as a significant American novelist and editor, renowned for his incisive observations on rural life in the Midwest. His most celebrated work, "The Story of a Country Town," captures the essence of small-town America with humor and insight. Howe's legacy extends beyond literature; he was also a pioneering editor of the "Atchison Globe," where his editorials challenged societal norms and encouraged civil discourse. His contributions continue to resonate, reflecting the complexities of American identity.

11 quotes found

"When a man has no reason to trust himself, he trusts in luck."

E. W. Howe

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

E. W. Howe

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

E. W. Howe

"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."

E. W. Howe

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

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

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

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

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

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"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."

E. W. Howe

"To be an ideal guest, stay at home."

E. W. Howe

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