Quotes by Howells, William Dean

I know, indeed, of nothing more subtle satisfying and cheering than a >>

He who sleeps in continual noise is wakened by silence. >>

A man never sees all that his mother has been to him until it's too la >>

Quotations about Praise

Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. >>

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by prais >>

Get someone else to blow your horn and the sound will carry twice as f >>

I know, indeed, of nothing more subtle satisfying and cheering than a knowledge of the real good will and appreciation of others. Such happiness does not come with money, nor does it flow from a fine physical state. It cannot be bought. But it is the keenest joy, after all; and the toiler's truest and best reward.

Howells, William Dean