Clarence Day Quotes

A collection of quotes by Clarence Day.

Clarence Day (1874-1935) was an American author and humorist. He is best known for his semi-autobiographical works, including "Life with Father" and "Life with Mother," which humorously portrayed his eccentric and demanding father. Born in New York City, Day achieved success as a writer and journalist, contributing to publications such as The New Yorker and The Times. Through his witty observations and satirical style, Day captured the essence of family life in early 20th-century America. His works continue to entertain and resonate with readers, showcasing his talent for humor and storytelling.

Dogs have more love than integrity. They've been true to us,

Dogs have more love than integrity. They've been true to us, yes, but they haven't been true to themselves.

Love Integrity Dogs

A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful but

A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health.

Finance

We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand bu

We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand but the fact is we respectfully adapt ourselves, first, to her ways.

Nature

Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather te

Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather teach the world to admire wrinkles as the etchings of experience and the firm line of character.

Age

Information's pretty thin stuff unless mixed with experience

Information's pretty thin stuff unless mixed with experience.

Information

The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man no

The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man nothing else that he builds ever lasts monuments fall; nations perish; civilization grow old and die out; new races build others. But in the world of books are volumes that have seen this happen again and again and yet live on. Still young, still as fresh as the day they were written, still telling men's hearts, of the hearts of men centuries dead.

Reading

This is a hard and precarious world, where every mistake and

This is a hard and precarious world, where every mistake and infirmity must be paid in full.

Mistakes

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your own.

Enthusiasm

Creatures whose mainspring is curiosity enjoy the accumulati

Creatures whose mainspring is curiosity enjoy the accumulating of facts far more than the pausing at times to reflect on those facts.

Curiosity