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

George Ade Quotes

One man’s poison ivy is another man’s spinach.

— 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

Even the elders can give a number of helpful hints.

— George Ade

Adversity often hatches out the true nobility of character.

— George Ade

A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.

— George Ade

One cannot rest except after steady practice.

— George Ade

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

— George Ade

Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home for wearing what you like.

— George Ade

Familiarity breeds contentment.

— George Ade

The music teacher came twice a week to bridge the awful gap between Dorothy and Chopin.

— George Ade

In uplifting, get underneath.

— 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
Firsts

Opportunity knocks once at every man’s door and then keeps on knocking.

— George Ade

The first sign of extravagance is to buy trousers that one does not need.

— George Ade
Firsts

Those having the most time to devote to a line of endeavor usually become the most proficient.

— George Ade

If you have to be burned at the stake, be a good fellow and collect your own fire-wood.

— George Ade

As the twig is bent the tree is inclined.

— George Ade

Too many trained nurses discommode Cupid.

— 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 higher they fly the harder they fall.

— George Ade
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