George Ade Quotes

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Every man is the architect of his own fortunes, but the neighbors superintend the construction.

George Ade

Early to Bed and Early to Rise is a Bad Rule for any one who wishes to become acquainted with our most Prominent and Influential People.

George Ade

MORAL: When Wealth walks in at the Door, the Press Agent comes in through the Window.

George Ade

'Whom are you?' he asked, for he had attended business college.

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Last night at twelve I felt immense,
But now I feel like thirty cents.

George Ade

A Piker always has his entire Stock of Goods in the Show Window.

George Ade

Those who have tried meekness know the importance of being important.

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Stay with the procession or you will never catch up.

George Ade

The serpent is helpless unless he finds an apple to work with.

George Ade

George Ade

George Ade

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Born: February 9, 1866

Died: May 16, 1944 (aged 78)

Bio: George Ade was an American writer, newspaper columnist, and playwright.

Known for:

Fables in slang (1899)
More fables (1900)
Ade's fables (1899)
The old-time saloon (1931)
Forty modern fables (1901)

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