Ade Quotes & Sayings

Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home for wearing what you like. — George Ade

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

A lot of smart young people have come out of Indiana. The smarter they are, the faster they come out — George Ade

Those having the most time to devote to a line of endeavor usually become the most proficient. — George Ade

Where ignorance is not bliss, get wise! — George Ade

The first sign of extravagance is to buy trousers that one does not need. — George Ade

If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable. — George Ade

It is true money will not buy you real happiness, but as a personal preference I would much rather have an angry strangle wank in the comfort of a private jet en route to Monte Carlo, than in a broom closet in the basement of a seedy crack house in Bangkok — Ade Bozzay

Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense. — George Ade

One cannot rest except after steady practice. — George Ade

A bird in the hand may be worth two in the bush, but remember also that a bird in the hand is a positive embarrassment to one not in the poultry business. — George Ade

If a man does not go about his work with enthusiasm, it means that he has not yet found a work that he likes. Every mortal is a busy bee when he comes to the task that Destiny has set aside for him. — George Ade

The music teacher came twice a week to bridge the awful gap between Dorothy and Chopin. — George Ade

Listening to the type of music I grew up with, like King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and experiencing different things and conditions and hardship, as well as the good times in Nigeria, has definitely carved me into who I am. — Nneka

Friends are like sugar. When you have them, you'll feel happiness. When you have too many of them, you will suffer. — Ade Santi

As the twig is bent the tree is inclined. — George Ade

Adversity often hatches out the true nobility of character. — George Ade

One man's poison ivy,is another man's spinach. — George Ade

Why did you leave? Am I not good enough? Where did you go? When did it happen? ..Who are you? — Ade Santi

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

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

Opportunity knocks once at every man's door and then keeps on knocking. — George Ade

The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking. — George Ade

Early to bed and early to rise, and you'll meet very few of the best people. — George Ade

For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver. — George Ade

Moral: It all depends. — George Ade

Early to bed and early to rise is a bad rule for anyone who wishes to become acquainted with our most prominent and influential people. — George Ade

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but would not cost half as much during the winter months. — George Ade

When Wealth walks in at the Door, the Press Agent comes in through the Window. — George Ade

The wealthy have nothing left except money. — George Ade

A good musical comedy consists largely of disorderly conduct occassionally interrupted by talk. — George Ade

Don't drink the water, fish fuck in it — Ade Bozzay

Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant. — George Ade

Moral: Don't try to Account for Anything. — George Ade

The only city people are those born so. — George Ade

I feel sorry for Rick Astley, one day he is going to die and nobody will know about it for weeks because nobody will want to click the link. — Ade Bozzay

Anybody can win - unless there happens to be a second entry. — George Ade

My only advice to you is never to take advice from people like me — Ade Bozzay

A man never feels more important than when he receives a telegram containing more than ten words. — George Ade

When the dancer only moves in a straight line but still manages to travel from one side of the stage to the other with out turning, you know you are in a Mobius Strip club — Ade Bozzay

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

In scattering seeds of kindness, do it by hand and not by machine. — George Ade

I don't really wanna know what makes you leave, or when you'll be back.
I just wanna know what will make me cry at your arrival. — Ade Santi

Don't be the slave for the society, be the entrepreneur for yourself. — Ade Santi

Mark Twain on George Ade's writing: I have been reading him [Ade] again, and my admiration overflows all limits. How effortless the limning! It is as if the work did itself, without help of the master's hand. — George Ade

A good jolly is worth what you pay for it. — George Ade

To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations. — George Ade

I was watching the Blackburn game on TV on Sunday when it flashed on the screen that George (Ndah) had scored in the first minute at Birmingham. My first reaction was to ring him up. Then I remembered he was out there playing. — Ade Akinbiyi

Brussel Sprouts are bad for your health, Scientists have shown that everyone who ever ate a Sprout between the years 1762 and 1815 are now death. You have been warned — Ade Bozzay

I got the breaks. Starting from nowhere in the corn belt, I helped edit a country weekly, then was jack-of-all-departments on an obscure daily, so that when I arrived in a big city everything I tackled in the line of column conducting and syndicate peddling and playwriting had to bring promotion, because I had no social standing which could be endangered, no reputation to toss away and no pride which might suffer a setback. Everything I acquired had to be velvet. You cannot lose your silver spoon if you are brought up on pewter. — George Ade

All I want is for my kids to have a good sense of humour. They don't have to be funny, just need to be able to recognise how hilarious I am. — Ade Bozzay

When you feel hatred towards your life, hate it. See how it will actually do something to your life. — Ade Santi

It isn't how long you stick around but what you put over while you are here. — George Ade

The only literary men are those who have to work at it. — George Ade

It is not time for mirth and laughter, the cold, gray dawn of the morning after. — George Ade

Well, I heard of Sunny Ade, and looks as if his music is gonna be big on a global level, because I was in London the other day and some people asked me to review the album. — Dennis Brown

In the beginning was the word, and that word was probably misconstrued by someone who then made it into a personal issue and started a fight causing people to be miserable — Ade Bozzay

Even the elders can give a number of helpful hints. — George Ade

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

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

I don't want that boy to fall over for just a bird that forgot that her wings are broken. — Ade Santi

Scatter seeds of kindness. — George Ade

I'll try to communicate, Taylor said. She spoke slowly and deliberately. Hello! We need help. Is your village close?
My village is Denver. And I think it's a long way from here. I'm Nicole Ade. Miss Colorado.
We have a Colorado where we're from too! Tiara said. She swiveled her hips, spread her arms wide, then brought her hands together prayer-style and bowed. Kipa aloha.
Nicole stared. I speak English. I'm American. Also, did you learn those moves from Barbie's Hawaiian Vacation DVD?
Ohmigosh, yes! Do your people have that, too? — Libba Bray

"Whom are you?" said he, for he had been to night school. — George Ade

Give the people what they think they want. — George Ade

They are always so quiet," he said, turning to Papa. "So quiet."
"They are not like those loud children people are raising these days, with no home training and no fear of God," Papa said, and I was certain that it was pride that stretched Papa's lips and lightened his eyes.
"Imagine what the Standard would be if we were all quiet." It was a joke. Ade Coker was laughing; so was his wife, Yewanda. But Papa did not laugh. Jaja and I turned and went back upstairs, silently. — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Those who are entitled to it get it sooner or later. — George Ade

After being turned down by numerous publishers, he decided to write for posterity. — George Ade

For to Ade, ... the holy man was the whole mad, the man of integrity, who not only tried to change the world, but to live in it as it was. — Dorothy Day

The higher they fly the harder they fall. — George Ade

The serpent is helpless unless he finds an apple to work with. — George Ade

A rolling stone gathers no moss and therefore will not be derided as a moss-back. Roll as much as possible. — George Ade

The arrival of Ade Akinbiyi gave everyone a lift. He's a natural born goalscorer. — Trevor Francis

One smell of brimstone makes the whole world kin. — George Ade

If you do not like to see me naked, Madam, I suggest you get a different bus in the mornings! — Ade Bozzay

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

Those who have tried meekness know the importance of being important. — George Ade

Life is a series of relapses and recoveries. — George Ade

She was short on intellect, but long on shape. — George Ade

If you have to be burned at the stake, be a good fellow and collect your own fire-wood. — George Ade

A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative. — George Ade

Only the more rugged mortals should attempt to keep up with current literature. — George Ade