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O. Henry

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The quotes of O. Henry have been shared, printed, and passed along for good reason. Whether reflecting on Alone or Thanksgiving, O. Henry brought uncommon clarity to every subject. Browse 11 quotes by O. Henry that cover ground from Alone, Thanksgiving, Religion, Patriotism, and Life. A favorite of many readers: "Turn up the lights. I don't want to go home in the dark."

“If men knew how women pass the time when they are alone, they'd never marry.”

— O. Henry

Alone

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“Love and business and family and religion and art and patriotism are nothing but shadows of words when a man's starving!”

— O. Henry

Art

“If men knew how women pass the time when they are alone, they'd never marry.”

— O. Henry

Alone

“Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.”

— O. Henry

Life

“Turn up the lights. I don't want to go home in the dark.”

— O. Henry

Home

“There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.”

— O. Henry

Thanksgiving

“If man knew how women pass the time when they are alone, they'd never marry.”

— O. Henry

Alone