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 conqueror is regarded with awe the wise man commands our respect but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection. respect
The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number. happiness
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 quotes from Robert Browning
22 quotes from Robert Browning
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 other quotes from Honore de Balzac
53 other quotes from Honore de Balzac
With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 quotes from Isadora Duncan
5 quotes from Isadora Duncan
The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 other thoughts from Henry Ward Beecher
58 other thoughts from Henry Ward Beecher