O. Henry Quotes
Whenever he saw a dollar in another man's hands he took it as a personal grudge, if he couldn't take it any other way.
Henry, O. "The Exact Science of Matrimony." The Gentle Grafter, McClure, 1908, p. 55.
The nation was engaged in a great debate over the ratification of The Constitution that had been drafted the previous year. Virginia was one of the 4 major states. Madison and Jefferson were leaders of the pro-ratification forces in Virginia. However the leader of the anti ratification forces was Patrick Henry and he seemed to be winning. Jefferson was writing about further refinement of their efforts. His statement in this letter was in jest, but there was a little bit of wishful thinking.
Head of the Sikh Religion. Baba Amar Das had told the Guru that he was a righteous man because he did not eat meat.
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.
