Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Edna Ferber Novelist

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Aug 15, 1885
  • Died: Apr 16, 1968

Edna Ferber was an American novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her novels were especially popular and included the Pulitzer Prize-winning So Big, Show Boat, Cimarron, and Giant.

Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling. Christmas

If American politics are too dirty for women to take part in, there's something wrong with American politics. politics

Being an old maid is like death by drowning, a really delightful sensation after you cease to struggle. death

Living the past is a dull and lonely business looking back strains the neck muscles, causing you to bump into people not going your way. business

Life can't defeat a writer who is in love with writing, for life itself is a writer's lover until death. death

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other wisdom & wit from William Blake

32 other wisdom & wit from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 thoughts from Victor Hugo

73 thoughts from Victor Hugo