For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
—George Ade
Topics: Communication
One man’s poison ivy is another man’s spinach.
—George Ade
Topics: Man
She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
—George Ade
Topics: Intelligence, Intellectuals
In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment.
—George Ade
A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
—George Ade
Topics: Family
The time to enjoy a European tour is about three weeks after you unpack.
—George Ade
Topics: Tourism, Travel
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.
—George Ade
Topics: Wishes
Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.
—George Ade
Topics: Service
After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.
—George Ade
Topics: Posterity, History
Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature.
—George Ade
Topics: Literature
One cannot rest except after steady practice.
—George Ade
Topics: Rest, Relaxation
Nothing is improbable until it moves into the past tense.
—George Ade
Topics: The Past, Past, Time Management
If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
—George Ade
Topics: Marriage, Present, The Present
Life is a series of relapses and recoveries.
—George Ade
Topics: Mistakes, Failures
It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.
—George Ade
Anybody can win unless there happens to be a second entry.
—George Ade
Topics: Winning, Winners
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