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Franklin P. Adams was a prominent American columnist whose career spanned much of the 20th century. Known for his profound social insights and incisive commentary, his work had a significant impact on American society at the time.

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Famous Franklin P. Adams Quotes

“While the work or play is on, it is a lot of fun if while you are doing one you don't constantly feel that you ought to be doing the other.”

Ifs Feels Play Fun Ought

Book:Nods and Becks

Source: Nods and Becks

“If, my dear, you seek to slumber; Count of stars an endless number; If you will continue wakeful; Count the drops that make a lakeful; Then if vigilance yet above you Hover, Count the times I love you; And if slumber sill repel you Count the times I do not tell you.”

Ifs Stars Numbers Love You Dear Endless Vigilance Slumber

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“Having imagination, it takes you an hour to write a paragraph that, if you were unimaginative, would take you only a minute. Or you might not write the paragraph at all.”

Ifs Writing Might Hours Imagination Minutes Paragraph

Book:Nods and Becks

Source: Nods and Becks

“If a man keeps his trap shut, the world will beat a path to his door.”

Ifs Men World Success Path Doors Beats Traps

Book:Nods and Becks

Source: Nods and Becks

About the Author

Born: November 15, 1881
Died: March 23, 1960
Known for: Columnist
Quotes: 50

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