Kin Hubbard Quotes - Page 2

Some people are so sensitive that they feel snubbed if an epidemic overlooks them.

There's no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn't tell you about it?

Some folks can look so busy doing nothing that they seem indispensable.

The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.

It's going to be fun to watch and see how long the meek can keep the earth once they inherit it.

Beauty is . . . a valuable asset if you're poor or haven't any sense.

Nobody ever forgets where he buried the hatchet.

The hardest thing is writing a recommendation for someone we know.

Peace has its victories no less than war, but it doesn't have as many monuments to unveil.

Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature.

If there's anything a public servant hates to do it's something for the public.

In order to live off a garden, you practically have to live in it.

Honesty pays, but it doesn't seem to pay enough to suit some people.

Bargain... anything a customer thinks a store is losing money on.

It's what a fellow thinks he knows that hurts him.

Executive: a man who makes quick decisions and is sometimes right.

Many a family tree needs trimming

An optimist is a fellow who believes what's going to be will be postponed

If the government was as afraid of disturbing the consumer as it is of disturbing business, this would be some democracy.

There is plenty of peace in any home where the family doesn't make the mistake of trying to get together.

Some fellows get credit for being conservative when they are only stupid.

University: ... a place where rich men send their sons who have no aptitude for business.

A never-failing way to get rid of a fellow is to tell him something for his own good.

The worst waste of breath, next to playing a saxophone, is advising a son

"Why doesn't the fellow who says, "I'm no speechmaker," let it go at that instead of giving a demonstration? "