Quotes by William Dean Howells

The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
– William Dean Howells
The secret of the man who is universally interesting is that he is universally interested.
– William Dean Howells
There will presently be no room in the world for things; it will be filled up with the advertisements of things.
– William Dean Howells
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart.
– William Dean Howells
The conqueror is regarded with awe the wise man commands our respect but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.
– William Dean Howells