10 remarkable quotes by O.Henry

William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, is honoured for his mastery of the short story genre and for his humane spirit. Born on September 11, 1862, the popular American writer's works include a novel and roughly 300 short stories. What stands out in his stories are the vivid yet relatable characters, the local tone, engrossing narrative and a hint of irony. Here we list down some of O. Henry's remarkable quotes which will touch your heart.

“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.”
― O. Henry

“Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.”
― O. Henry, 'The Gift of the Magi'

“We can't buy one minute of time with cash; if we could, rich people would live longer.”
― O. Henry, 'Selected Stories'

“It ain't the roads we take; it's what's inside of us that makes us turn out the way we do.”
-- O. Henry

"When one loves one's Art no service seems too hard."
-- O. Henry

"Love and business and family and religion and art and patriotism are nothing but shadows of words when a man's starving!"
― O. Henry

“In the Big City a man will disappear with the suddenness and completeness of the flame of a candle that is blown out.”
-- O. Henry

“The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate.”
-- O. Henry

“No friendship is an accident. ”
― O. Henry, 'Heart of the West'

“There are stories in everything. I've got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts, and newspaper stands.”
― O. Henry