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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

“Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year.”

“Our notion of an optimist is a man who knowing that each year was worse than the preceding, thinks next year will be better. And a pessimist is a man who knows the next year can't be worse than the last one.”

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Book:Nods and Becks

Source: Nods and Becks

“When a man you like switches from what he said a year ago, or 4 years ago, he is a broad-minded person who has courage enough to change his mind with changing conditions. When a man you don't like does it, he is a liar who has broken his promises.”

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Book:Nods and Becks

Source: Nods and Becks

“Remember how excited you were when you turned five years old. Today, you should be 10 times that excited. Happy 50th birthday!”

Should Years Age Today Remember Five Aging Excited Five Years Birthday Five Year Olds 50th Birthday

Author:Franklin P. Adams

About the Author

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

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