42 Quotes & Sayings By Kin Hubbard

Kin Hubbard was born in 1874. His writing career started at 14 when he sold his first poem to The Saturday Evening Post. He would go on to become a nationally syndicated columnist and author of more than 90 books, many of which became bestsellers. His most famous work, "Kin Hubbard: My Life and Times", was published in 1946 and went on to become a bestseller and the inspiration for the popular television sitcom "My Favorite Husband".

Everything comes to him who waits, except a loaned book.
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Everything comes to him who waits, except a loaned book. Kin Hubbard
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It's pretty hard to be efficient without being obnoxious. Kin Hubbard
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If you haven't seen your wife smile at a traffic cop, you haven't seen her smile her prettiest. Kin Hubbard
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Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs up and tears out any quicker than the Christmas spirit Kin Hubbard
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The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them. Kin Hubbard
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It's pretty hard to be efficient without being obnoxious. Kin Hubbard
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Nobody ever forgets where he buried a hatchet. Kin Hubbard
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The hardest thing is to take less when you can get more. Kin Hubbard
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Gossip is vice enjoyed vicariously - the sweet subtle satisfaction without the risk. Kin Hubbard
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It's pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness poverty and wealth have both failed. Kin Hubbard
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It's pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness. Poverty and wealth have both failed. Kin Hubbard
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Some folks can look so busy doing nothin' that they seem indispensable. Kin Hubbard
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Don't knock the weather nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while. Kin Hubbard
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An optimist is a fellow who believes what's going to be will be postponed. Kin Hubbard
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The world gets better every day - then worse again in the evening. Kin Hubbard
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Being an optimist after you've got everything you want doesn't count. Kin Hubbard
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Some fellows pay a compliment like they expected a receipt. Kin Hubbard
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The fellow that owns his own home is always just coming out of a hardware store. Kin Hubbard
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Folks that blurt out just what they think wouldn't be so bad if they thought. Kin Hubbard
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I don't know of anything better than a woman if you want to spend money where it will show. Kin Hubbard
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Lots of folks confuse bad management with destiny. Kin Hubbard
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Peace has its victories no less than war, but it doesn't have as many monuments to unveil. Kin Hubbard
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There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no really insurmountable barrier save our own inherent weakness of purpose. Kin Hubbard
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All the world loves a good loser. Kin Hubbard
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Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs up and tears out faster than the Christmas spirit. Kin Hubbard
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After a fellow gets famous it doesn't take long for someone to bob up that used to sit by him in school. Kin Hubbard
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A bee is never as busy as it seems it's just that it can't buzz any slower. Kin Hubbard
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Don't knock the weather nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while. Kin Hubbard
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Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience. Kin Hubbard
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Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune. Kin Hubbard
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It's pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness poverty and wealth have both failed. Kin Hubbard
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We would all like to vote for the best man but he is never a candidate. Kin Hubbard
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No one can feel as helpless as the owner of a sick goldfish. Kin Hubbard
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A lot of Thanksgiving days have been ruined by not carving the turkey in the kitchen. Kin Hubbard
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If there's anything a public servant hates to do it's something for the public. Kin Hubbard
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The safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket. Kin Hubbard
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There's no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn't tell you about it? Kin Hubbard
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Men are not punished for their sins, but by them. Kin Hubbard
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Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men. Kin Hubbard
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Of all the home remedies, a good wife is best. Kin Hubbard
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Kindness goes a long ways lots of times when it ought to stay at home. Kin Hubbard