About all some men accomplish in life is to send a son to Harvard.

— Edgar Watson Howe

Abuse a man unjustly and you will make friends for him.

— Edgar Watson Howe

A loafer never works except when there is a fire then he will carry out more furniture than anybody.

— Edgar Watson Howe

A man should be taller older heavier uglier and hoarser than his wife.

— Edgar Watson Howe

A modest man is usually admired - if people ever hear of him.

— Edgar Watson Howe

A reasonable probability is the only certainty.

— Edgar Watson Howe

A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast.

— Edgar Watson Howe

Bravery is the knowledge of the cowardice in the enemy.

— Edgar Watson Howe

Even if a farmer intends to loaf he gets up in time to get an early start.

— Edgar Watson Howe

Farmers worry only during the growing season but town people worry all the time.

— Edgar Watson Howe