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Opportunity knocks once at every man's door and then keeps on knocking. -- George Ade
Always interline a contract before signing it, merely to impress the Party of the First Part. The one who puts his signature to Articles of Agreement drawn up by the other fellow is establishing a dangerous precedent. -- George Ade
After being turned down by numerous publishers, he decided to write for posterity. -- George Ade
As the twig is bent the tree is inclined. -- George Ade
Life is a series of relapses and recoveries. -- George Ade
"Whom are you?" said he, for he had been to night school. -- George Ade
Those having the most time to devote to a line of endeavor usually become the most proficient. -- George Ade
The wealthy have nothing left except money. -- George Ade
In scattering seeds of kindness, do it by hand and not by machine. -- George Ade
When Wealth walks in at the Door, the Press Agent comes in through the Window. -- George Ade
A good jolly is worth what you pay for it. -- George Ade
Do not give alms promiscuously. Select the unworthy poor and make them happy. To give to the deserving is a duty, but to help the improvident, drinking class is clear generosity, so that the donor has a right to be warmed by a selfish pride and count on a most flattering obituary. -- George Ade
A rolling stone gathers no moss and therefore will not be derided as a moss-back. Roll as much as possible. -- George Ade
The only literary men are those who have to work at it. -- George Ade
Mark Twain on George Ade's writing: I have been reading him [Ade] again, and my admiration overflows all limits. How effortless the limning! It is as if the work did itself, without help of the master's hand. -- George Ade
I am thoroughly tired of the fable style of narrative and shall do my best to get up something entirely different and possibly little more worthy. -- George Ade
A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words. -- George Ade
One smell of brimstone makes the whole world kin. -- George Ade
Early to bed and early to rise, and you'll meet very few of the best people. -- George Ade
The music teacher came twice a week to bridge the awful gap between Dorothy and Chopin. -- George Ade
In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of entertainment. -- George Ade
It isn't how long you stick around but what you put over while you are here. -- George Ade
It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after. -- George Ade
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
Moral: Don't try to Account for Anything. -- George Ade
Never pretend to have money except when you are in straits. The poor man who pretends to have a bank account betters his credit and takes no risk. But the prosperous individual who counts his money in the street, forthwith will be invited to attend a charity bazaar. -- George Ade
Anybody can win - unless there happens to be a second entry. -- George Ade
The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking. -- George Ade
Adversity often hatches out the true nobility of character. -- George Ade
If you have to be burned at the stake, be a good fellow and collect your own fire-wood. -- George Ade
A bird in the hand may be worth two in the bush, but remember also that a bird in the hand is a positive embarrassment to one not in the poultry business. -- George Ade
Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense. -- George Ade
She was short on intellect, but long on shape. -- George Ade
Scatter seeds of kindness. -- George Ade
A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative. -- George Ade
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but would not cost half as much during the winter months. -- George Ade
The serpent is helpless unless he finds an apple to work with. -- George Ade
The higher they fly the harder they fall. -- George Ade
The first sign of extravagance is to buy trousers that one does not need. -- George Ade
Moral: It all depends. -- George Ade
Those who have tried meekness know the importance of being important. -- George Ade
Even the elders can give a number of helpful hints. -- George Ade
The shorter the hours, the larger the income. Don't get into the habit of putting in long hours or you may be set down into a permanent subordinate position. -- George Ade
One cannot rest except after steady practice. -- George Ade
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home for wearing what you like. -- George Ade
Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature. -- George Ade
Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant. -- George Ade
One man's poison ivy,is another man's spinach. -- George Ade
Give the people what they think they want. -- George Ade
For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver. -- George Ade
A lot of smart young people have come out of Indiana. The smarter they are, the faster they come out -- George Ade
Those who are entitled to it get it sooner or later. -- George Ade
The only city people are those born so. -- George Ade
If a man does not go about his work with enthusiasm, it means that he has not yet found a work that he likes. Every mortal is a busy bee when he comes to the task that Destiny has set aside for him. -- George Ade
To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations. -- George Ade
A good musical comedy consists largely of disorderly conduct occassionally interrupted by talk. -- George Ade
Where ignorance is not bliss, get wise! -- George Ade
If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable. -- George Ade