Quotes from George Ade

Those who are entitled to it get it sooner or later.

Every man is the architect of his own fortunes, but the neighbors superintend the construction.

The wealthy have nothing left except money.

The first sign of extravagance is to buy trousers that one does not need.

Where ignorance is not bliss, get wise!

Opportunity knocks once at every man's door and then keeps on knocking.

Some are born great; some achieve greatness, and others have it pinned on them.

One smell of brimstone makes the whole world kin.

One man's poison ivy is another fellow's spinach.

Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.

Those who have tried meekness know the importance of being important.

The only city people are those born so.

I am thoroughly tired of the fable style of narrative and shall do my best to get up something entirely different and possibly little more worthy.

As the twig is bent the tree is inclined.

Those having the most time to devote to a line of endeavor usually become the most proficient.

The shorter the hours, the larger the income. Don't get into the habit of putting in long hours or you may be set down into a permanent subordinate position.

When Wealth walks in at the Door, the Press Agent comes in through the Window.

The higher they fly the harder they fall.

If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.

In uplifting, get underneath.

Never pretend to have money except when you are in straits. The poor man who pretends to have a bank account betters his credit and takes no risk. But the prosperous individual who counts his money in the street, forthwith will be invited to attend a charity bazaar.

She was short on intellect, but long on shape.

Always interline a contract before signing it, merely to impress the Party of the First Part. The one who puts his signature to Articles of Agreement drawn up by the other fellow is establishing a dangerous precedent.

Too many trained nurses discommode Cupid.