Quotes from Edgar Watson Howe

Bravery is the knowledge of the cowardice in the enemy.

It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it.

The little trouble in the world that is not due to love is due to friendship.

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.

The real tragedy of life is not being limited to one talent but in failing to use that one talent.

A woman who can't forgive should never have more than a nodding acquaintance with a man.

A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast.

One of the most difficult things in the world is to convince a woman that even a bargain costs money.

A man should be taller, older, heavier, uglier, and hoarser than his wife.

No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves.

If a woman doesn't chase a man a little, she doesn't love him.

Don't abuse your friends and expect them to consider it criticism.

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

For every quarrel a man and wife have before others, they have a hundred when alone

Marriage is a good deal like a circus: there is not as much in it as is represented in the advertising