1866-1944, American Humorist, Playwright
A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.
George Ade – [Family]
After being Turned Down by numerous Publishers, he had decided to write for Posterity.
George Ade – [Posterity]
Anybody can win unless there happens to be a second entry.
George Ade – [Winners and Winning]
Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.
George Ade – [Service]
For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
George Ade – [Communication]
If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
George Ade – [Present]
In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment.
George Ade – [Funerals]
Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense.
George Ade – [Past]
She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
George Ade – [Intelligence and Intellectuals]
The time to enjoy a European tour is about three weeks after you unpack.
George Ade – [Travel and Tourism]