Quotes by Ade, George

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

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

Ade, George on funerals   

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

Ade, George on intelligence and intellectuals   

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

Ade, George on past   

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

Ade, George on posterity   

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

Ade, George on present   

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

Ade, George on service   

"The time to enjoy a European tour is about three weeks after you unpack."

Ade, George on travel   

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

Ade, George on winners and winning   

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

Ade, George on communication