William Dean Howells was an American realist author, literary critic, and playwright. Nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters", he was particularly known for his tenure as editor of the Atlantic Monthly as well as his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day", and the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria.
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart. wisdom
The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number. happiness
The conqueror is regarded with awe the wise man commands our respect but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection. respect
Christmas is the day that holds all time together. 6 views from Alexander Smith
6 views from Alexander Smith
Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so. 8 other quotes from Stephen Leacock
8 other quotes from Stephen Leacock
A good conscience is a continual Christmas. 96 more quotes from Benjamin Franklin
96 more quotes from Benjamin Franklin
Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own. 9 more quotes from Ethel Merman
9 more quotes from Ethel Merman