Quotes by George Ade

A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
– George Ade
A good folly is worth what you pay for it.
– George Ade
A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words.
– George Ade
After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.
– George Ade
Anybody can win - unless there happens to be a second entry.
– George Ade
Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.
– George Ade
For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
– George Ade
If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
– George Ade
In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment.
– George Ade
It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after.
– George Ade
Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.
– George Ade
She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
– George Ade
'Whom are you?' he asked, for he had attended business college.
– George Ade
To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations.
– George Ade
The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.
– George Ade