American writer (1866-1944)
I am thoroughly tired of the fable style of narrative and shall do my best to get up something entirely different and possibly little more worthy.
GEORGE ADE
letter to Robert Underwood Johnson, Nov. 21, 1901
As the twig is bent the tree is inclined.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Kid Who Shifted His Ideal", Fables in Slang
When Wealth walks in at the Door, the Press Agent comes in through the Window.
GEORGE ADE
"The Through Train", Knocking the Neighbors
Those having the most time to devote to a line of endeavor usually become the most proficient.
GEORGE ADE
"The New Fable of the Wandering Boy and the Wayward Parent", Ade's Fables
In uplifting, get underneath.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Good Fairy with the Lorgnette, and Why She Got It Good", Fables in Slang
Never pretend to have money except when you are in straits. The poor man who pretends to have a bank account betters his credit and takes no risk. But the prosperous individual who counts his money in the street, forthwith will be invited to attend a charity bazaar.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Old Fox and the Young Fox", True Bills
The shorter the hours, the larger the income. Don't get into the habit of putting in long hours or you may be set down into a permanent subordinate position.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Old Fox and the Young Fox", True Bills
Never try to get into society, so-called. Those who try seldom get in, and if they do edge through the portals they always feel clammy and unworthy when under the scrutiny of the elect. Sit outside and appear indifferent, and after a while they may sent for you. If not, it will be money in your pocket.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Old Fox and the Young Fox", True Bills
She was short on intellect, but long on shape.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of Sister Mae, Who Did As Well As Could Be Expected", Fables in Slang
The higher they fly the harder they fall.
GEORGE ADE
"The New Fable of the Intermittent Fusser", Ade's Fables
Adversity often hatches out the true nobility of character.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Girl Who Wanted to Warm Up When It Was Too Late", True Bills
If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
GEORGE ADE
Forty Modern Fables
Too many trained nurses discommode Cupid.
GEORGE ADE
"The New Fable of What Transpires After the Wind-Up", Ade's Fables
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
If you have to be burned at the stake, be a good fellow and collect your own fire-wood.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Civic Improver and the Customary Reward", Hand-Made Fables
For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Wise Piker Who Had the Kind of Talk That Went", Forty Modern Fables
A rolling stone gathers no moss and therefore will not be derided as a moss-back. Roll as much as possible.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Old Fox and the Young Fox", True Bills
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, "It Might Have Been."
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Corporation Director and the Mislaid Ambition", More Fables
The only literary men are those who have to work at it.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of What Happened the Night the Men Came to the Women's Club", More Fables
Do not give alms promiscuously. Select the unworthy poor and make them happy. To give to the deserving is a duty, but to help the improvident, drinking class is clear generosity, so that the donor has a right to be warmed by a selfish pride and count on a most flattering obituary.
GEORGE ADE
"The Fable of the Old Fox and the Young Fox", True Bills