If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old. Edgar Watson Howe More Quotes by Edgar Watson Howe More Quotes From Edgar Watson Howe Express a mean opinion of yourself occasionally; it will show your friends that you know how to tell the truth. Edgar Watson Howe Instead of loving your enemies, treat your friends a little better. Edgar Watson Howe Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist. Edgar Watson Howe When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is any thing you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it. Edgar Watson Howe Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him. Edgar Watson Howe Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies. Edgar Watson Howe Don't abuse your friends and expect them to consider it criticism. Edgar Watson Howe Even if a farmer intends to loaf, he gets up in time to get an early start. Edgar Watson Howe Half the promises people say were never kept, were never made. Edgar Watson Howe Half the time men think they are talking business, they are wasting time. Edgar Watson Howe I express many absurd opinions, but I am not the first man to do it American freedom consists largely in talking nonsense. Edgar Watson Howe 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. Edgar Watson Howe Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk. Edgar Watson Howe Most people have seen worse things in private than they pretend to be shocked at in public. Edgar Watson Howe One has fear in front of a goat, in back of a mule, and on every side of a fool. Edgar Watson Howe The average man's judgment is so poor, he runs a risk every time he uses it. Edgar Watson Howe The little trouble in the world that is not due to love is due to friendship. Edgar Watson Howe The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win. Edgar Watson Howe What people say behind your back is your standing in the community. Edgar Watson Howe When people hear good music, it makes them homesick for something they never had and never will have. Edgar Watson Howe
