Quotes by George Ade

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

"She was short on intellect, but long on shape."

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

"Wisdom principle 98 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 4."

"Wisdom principle 93 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 1."

"Wisdom principle 87 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 98."

"Wisdom principle 82 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 95."

"Wisdom principle 72 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 89."

"Wisdom principle 57 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 80."

"Wisdom principle 52 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 77."

"Wisdom principle 32 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 65."

"Wisdom principle 27 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 62."

"Wisdom principle 7 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 50."

"Wisdom principle 103 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 7."

"Wisdom principle 77 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 92."

"Wisdom principle 67 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 86."

"Wisdom principle 62 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 83."

"Wisdom principle 42 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 71."

"Wisdom principle 37 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 68."

"Wisdom principle 17 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 56."

"Wisdom principle 2 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 47."

"A good jolly is worth what you pay for it."

"A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words."

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

"It is a profound truth that every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation."

"It is a timeless truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity."

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

"Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense."

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

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

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

"Wisdom principle 47 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 74."

"Wisdom principle 22 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 59."

"Wisdom principle 12 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 53."

"A life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Let thoughts come and go like clouds across an undisturbed autumn sky. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"In the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

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

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Early to bed and early to rise is a bad rule for anyone who wishes to become acquainted with our most prominent and influential people."

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

"To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations."

"The present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment."

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