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O. Henry Quotes

O. Henry quotes about life

American Writer September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910

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O. Henry – Biography

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings.

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But the best, in my opinion, was the home life in the little flat--the ardent, voluble chats after the day's study; the cozy dinners and fresh, light breakfasts; the interchange of ambitions--ambitions interwoven each with the other's or else inconsiderable--the mutual help and inspiration; and--overlook my artlessness--stuffed olives and cheese sandwiches at 11 p. m. O. Henry
There was clearly nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl. So Della did it. Which instigates the moral reflection that life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating. O. Henry
[A]ll of life, as we know it, moves in little, unavailing circles. More justly than to anything else, it can be likened to the game of baseball. Crack! we hit the ball, and away we go. If we earn a run (in life we call it success) we get back to the home plate and sit upon a bench. If we are thrown out, we walk back to the home plate -- and sit upon a bench. O. Henry
O. Henry quote: "Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles..."
Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating. O. Henry
O. Henry quote: "Life is full of sniffles sobs and smiles. With sniffles..."
Life is full of sniffles sobs and smiles. With sniffles predominating. O. Henry
O. Henry quote: "She hadbecome so thoroughly annealed into his life that she..."
She hadbecome so thoroughly annealed into his life that she was like theair he breathed--necessary but scarcely noticed. O. Henry

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