Edgar A. Guest Quotes

It takes a heap o’ livin’ in a house t’ make it home, A heap o’ sun an’ shadder, an’ ye sometimes have t’ roam.

Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But with a chuckle replied That maybe it couldn’t, but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled […]

There are little eyes upon you, and they’re watching night and day; There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say; There are little hands all eager to do everything you do, And a little boy that’s dreaming of the day he’ll be like you. You’re the little fellow’s idol, you’re the […]

“The worst is yet to come:” So wail the doubters glum, But here’s the better view; “My best I’ve yet to do.” The worst some always fear; To-morrow holds no cheer, Yet farther on life’s lane Are joys you shall attain. Go forward bravely, then, And play your part as men, For this is ever […]