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George Ade
American
Playwright
About the author
To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Peace
#Mind
#Rules
She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Intellect
The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Time
If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Literature
One man's poison Ivy is another man's spinach.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Man
#Poison
#Ivy
Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Nothing
#Past
In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Popular
#Country
#Entertainment
For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Life
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,
American
Playwright
#People
#Wishes
#Bed
Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Neighbors
Anybody can win - unless there happens to be a second entry.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Being
#Posterity
A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Words
#Man
A good folly is worth what you pay for it.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Worth
#Folly
A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Time
#May
#Friend
It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.
George Ade,
American
Playwright
#Time
#Laughter
#Mirth
#Dawn