GEORGE ADE QUOTES III

American writer (1866-1944)

Always interline a contract before signing it, merely to impress the Party of the First Part. The one who puts his signature to Articles of Agreement drawn up by the other fellow is establishing a dangerous precedent.

GEORGE ADE

"The Fable of the Old Fox and the Young Fox", True Bills


Early to bed and early to rise is a bad rule for any one who wishes to become acquainted with our most prominent and influential people.

GEORGE ADE

"The Fable of the Old Fox and the Young Fox", True Bills


In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of entertainment.

GEORGE ADE

Cosmopolitan Magazine, Feb. 1928

Tags: funerals


Even the elders can give a number of helpful hints.

GEORGE ADE

"The Fable of the Old Fox and the Young Fox", True Bills

Tags: advice


Give the people what they think they want.

GEORGE ADE

"The Fable of the Preacher Who Flew His Kite, But Not Because He Wished To Do So", Fables in Slang