A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around.

— E. W. Howe

A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.

— E. W. Howe

Half the time men think they are talking business, they are wasting time.

— E. W. Howe

If a man has money, it is usually a sign, too, that he knows how to take care of it; don't imagine his money is easy to get simply because he has plenty of it.

— E. W. Howe

If there were no schools to take the children away from home part of the time, the insane asylums would be filled with mothers.

— E. W. Howe

Instead of loving your enemies - treat your friends a little better.

— E. W. 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.

— E. W. Howe

Men have as exaggerated an idea of their rights as women have of their wrongs.

— E. W. Howe

Never tell a secret to a bride or a groom wait until they have been married longer.

— E. W. Howe

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.

— E. W. Howe