A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
About George Ade
George Adewas an American writer, syndicated newspaper columnist, librettist, and playwright who gained national notoriety at the turn of the 20th century with his “Stories of the Streets and of the Town”, a column that used street language and slang to describe daily life in Chicago, and a column of his fables in slang, which were humorous stories that featured vernacular speech and the liberal use of capitalization in his characters’ dialog.
Ade’s fables in slang gained him wealth and fame as an American humorist, as well as earning him the nickname of the “Aesop of Indiana”.
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A good folly is worth what you pay for it.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
Anybody can win – unless there happens to be a second entry.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
One man’s poison Ivy is another man’s spinach.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
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.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)
It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.
American writer, newspaper columnist and playwright (1866-1944)