Edgar Watson Howe - Country Town Sayings, 1911

A poem is no place for an idea.
Edgar Watson Howe
Half the time men think they are talking business, they are wasting time.
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
Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies.
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
Most people have seen worse things in private than they pretend to be shocked at in public.

- Edgar Watson Howe - Country Town Sayings, 1911