Booth Tarkington Quotes


Im not sure hes wrong about automobiles he said. With all their speed forward they may be a step backward in civilization that is in spiritual civilization. It may be that they will not add to the beauty of the world nor to the life of mens souls. Booth Tarkington Technology 97
He had not yet learned that the only safe male rebuke to a scornful female is to stay away from her – especially if that is what she desires. Booth Tarkington Uncategorized 83
There are two things that will be believed of any man whatsoever, and one of them is that he has taken to drink. Booth Tarkington AlcoholAlcoholism 50
Whatever does not pretend at all has style enough. Booth Tarkington Individuality 49
Like so many women for whom money has always been provided without their understanding how she was prepared to be a thorough and irresponsible plunger. Booth Tarkington Money 41
An ideal wife is any woman who has an ideal husband. Booth Tarkington Marriage 33
Boyhood is the longest time in life for a boy. The last term of the school-year is made of decades, not of weeks, and living through them is like waiting for the millennium. Booth Tarkington Boy 30
So long as we can lose any happiness, we possess some. Booth Tarkington Happy 28
Arguments only confirm people in their own opinions. Booth Tarkington Opinion 25

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