Bret Harte Quotes

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Bret Harte was an American author born on August 25, 1836, and died on May 6, 1902. He is known for his short stories and poetry, particularly for his depictions of the California Gold Rush.

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Famous Bret Harte Quotes

“One big vice in a man is apt to keep out a great many smaller ones.”

Men Bigs Vices Great Men

Book:The Poetical Works, Including the Drama of

Source: The Poetical Works, Including the Drama of

“Love differs from all the other contagious diseases: the last time a man is exposed to it, he takes it most readily, and has it the worst!”

Men Love Lasts Worst Disease Exposed Last Time Contagious

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Bret Harte (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Bret Harte (Illustrated)

“And then, for an old man like me, it's not exactly right,This kind o' playing soldier with no enemy in sight.”

Men Kind Enemy Sight Soldier Like Me Old Man

Book:Poetical Works, Complete: Top American Novelist

Source: Poetical Works, Complete: Top American Novelist

“Hark! I hear the tramp of thousands, And of armèd men the hum; Lo, a nation's hosts have gathered Round the quick alarming drum Saying, Come, Freemen, Come! Ere your heritage be wasted, Said the quick alarming drum.”

Men Said Nations Arms Rounds Heritage Host Freeman Tramps

Book:Poetical Works, Complete: Top American Novelist

Source: Poetical Works, Complete: Top American Novelist

About the Author

Born: August 25, 1836
Died: May 6, 1902
Known for: Author
Quotes: 31

Books & Sources

Poetical Works, Complete: Top American NovelistRelated source material

The Writings of Bret HarteRelated source material

The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other WritingsRelated source material

Condensed Novels: New BurlesquesRelated source material

Delphi Complete Works of Bret Harte (Illustrated)Related source material

Prose and poetryRelated source material

That heathen Chinee, and other poems mostly humorousRelated source material

The Argonauts of North LibertyRelated source material

The Complete Poetical Works of Bret HarteRelated source material

The Outcasts of Poker Flat and Other StoriesRelated source material

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