George Ade Quotes
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If you have to be burned at the stake, be a good fellow and collect your own fire-wood.
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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.
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Those who are entitled to it get it sooner or later.
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Every Man is the Architect of his own Fortunes, but the Neighbours superintend the Construction.
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If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
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One cannot rest except after steady practice.
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A rolling stone gathers no moss and therefore will not be derided as a moss-back. Roll as much as possible.
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A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.
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For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but would not cost half as much during the winter months.
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As the twig is bent the tree is inclined.
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The higher they fly the harder they fall.
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Life is a series of relapses and recoveries.
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Nothing is Improbable until it moves into the Past Tense.
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The only literary men are those who have to work at it.
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"Whom are you?" said he, for he had been to night school.
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A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
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Opportunity knocks once at every man's door and then keeps on knocking.
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It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.
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The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.
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When Wealth walks in at the Door, the Press Agent comes in through the Window.
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The serpent is helpless unless he finds an apple to work with.
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Too many trained nurses discommode Cupid.
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Be it ever so humble, there's no place like Home when it comes to Wearing what you like.
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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.
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A good jolly is worth what you pay for it.
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Only the more Rugged Mortals should attempt to Keep Up on Current Literature.
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Even the elders can give a number of helpful hints.
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A lot of smart young people have come out of Indiana. The smarter they are, the faster they come out
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Scatter seeds of kindness.
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