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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."

“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

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

— O. Henry

Alone

“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

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

— O. Henry

Thanksgiving

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

— O. Henry

Home

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

— O. Henry

Life

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

— O. Henry

Alone