George Ade
George Ade
George Adewas an American writer, newspaper columnist, and playwright...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth9 February 1866
CityKentland, IN
CountryUnited States of America
life communication vagueness
For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
happiness morning laughter
It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.
intelligent long shapes
She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
smart people indiana
A lot of smart young people have come out of Indiana. The smarter they are, the faster they come out
pay jolly
A good jolly is worth what you pay for it.
practice steady
One cannot rest except after steady practice.
men important feels
A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.
character adversity nobility
Adversity often hatches out the true nobility of character.
needs extravagance firsts
The first sign of extravagance is to buy trousers that one does not need.
men
The only literary men are those who have to work at it.
opportunity men doors
Opportunity knocks once at every man's door and then keeps on knocking.
party agreement firsts
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.
trying may pockets
Never try to get into society, so-called. Those who try seldom get in, and if they do edge through the portals they always feel clammy and unworthy when under the scrutiny of the elect. Sit outside and appear indifferent, and after a while they may sent for you. If not, it will be money in your pocket.
sooner-or-later entitled
Those who are entitled to it get it sooner or later.