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  • Writer
  • 1866 - 1944
  • 68 quotes

George Ade, a writer (1866 - 1944), is quoted 68 times on QuoteForever. The subjects that come up most often are Men, People, Moral and Kindness.

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If a man does not go about his work with enthusiasm, it means that he ... - George Ade

If a man does not go about his work with enthusiasm, it means that he has not yet found a work that he likes. Every mortal is a busy bee when he comes to the task that Destiny has set aside for him.

Moral: It all depends.

Scatter seeds of kindness.

In uplifting, get underneath.

Familiarity breeds contentment.

Where ignorance is not bliss, get wise!

The only city people are those born so.

As the twig is bent the tree is inclined.

The higher they fly the harder they fall.

Too many trained nurses discommode Cupid.

Moral: Don't try to Account for Anything.

Give the people what they think they want.

A good jolly is worth what you pay for it.

The wealthy have nothing left except money.

Life is a series of relapses and recoveries.

One cannot rest except after steady practice.

She was short on intellect, but long on shape.

One man's poison ivy is another man's spinach.

One smell of brimstone makes the whole world kin.

One man's Poison Ivy is another Fellow's Spinach.

Even the elders can give a number of helpful hints.

Those who are entitled to it get it sooner or later.

For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.

Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.

The only literary men are those who have to work at it.

To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations.

Nothing is Improbable until it moves into the Past Tense.

"Whom are you?" said he, for he had been to night school.

Adversity often hatches out the true nobility of character.

Anybody can win - unless there happens to be a second entry.

The serpent is helpless unless he finds an apple to work with.

In scattering seeds of kindness, do it by hand and not by machine.

If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.

Those who have tried meekness know the importance of being important.

Opportunity knocks once at every man's door and then keeps on knocking.

The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.

Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.

Do unto yourself as your Neighbours do unto Themselves and look Pleasant.

The first sign of extravagance is to buy trousers that one does not need.

A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.

It isn't how long you stick around but what you put over while you are here.

Early to bed and early to rise, and you'll meet very few of the best people.

Only the more Rugged Mortals should attempt to Keep Up on Current Literature.

When Wealth walks in at the Door, the Press Agent comes in through the Window.

Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature.

It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.

After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.

If you have to be burned at the stake, be a good fellow and collect your own fire-wood.

The music teacher came twice a week to bridge the awful gap between Dorothy and Chopin.

Be it ever so humble, there's no place like Home when it comes to Wearing what you like.

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