O. Henry Quotes


Each of us, when our day's work is done, must seek our ideal, whether it be love or pinochle or lobster à la Newburg, or the sweet silence of the musty bookshelves.


Citations

Henry, O. "The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock." The Four Million, McClure, Phillips & Co., 1906, p. 195.

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  • Born: September 11, 1862
  • Died: June 5, 1910
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Writer, Poet

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.