Verni Robert Quillen (1887–1948) was an American journalist and humorist who for more than a quarter century was “one of the leading purveyors of village nostalgia” from his home in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. In 2012, his office and library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Middle age: The time when you’ll do anything to feel better, except give up what is hurting you.
—Robert Quillen
Topics: Age
Character is made by what you stand for; reputation by what you fall for.
—Robert Quillen
Topics: Reputation
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.
—Robert Quillen
Topics: Arguments, Knowledge
Another good reducing exercise consists in placing both hands against the table edge and pushing back.
—Robert Quillen
Topics: Diet, Weight
If you count all your assets, you always show a profit.
—Robert Quillen
Topics: Silver Linings, Blessings, Profit, Gratitude
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