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Mary Wilson Little was an American writer whose works deeply explored the human experience. Known for her keen understanding of emotional complexity and relationships, Little's writing resonated with readers seeking meaning and connection. Her commitment to creating literature that addresses personal and societal issues has inspired many to reflect on their own lives. Little's legacy reminds us that writing is not just about telling stories, but about fostering understanding, empathy, and change in the world. Her work continues to inspire both writers and readers to explore the depths of humanity.
"There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it."
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"There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it."

Fun, Nothing, Pleasure
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"A youth with his first cigar makes himself sick; a youth with his first girl makes other people sick."
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"A youth with his first cigar makes himself sick; a youth with his first girl makes other people sick."

People, First, Youth
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"The tombstone is about the only thing that can stand upright and lie on its face at the same time."
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"The tombstone is about the only thing that can stand upright and lie on its face at the same time."

Time, Lie
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"He who devotes sixteen hours a day to hard study may become at sixty as wise as he thought himself at twenty."
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"He who devotes sixteen hours a day to hard study may become at sixty as wise as he thought himself at twenty."

Thought, Day, May, Study
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"Politeness is only one half good manners and the other half good lying."
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"Politeness is only one half good manners and the other half good lying."

Behavior, Lying, Manners, Politeness
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"In some parts of Ireland the sleep which knows no waking is always followed by a wake which knows no sleeping."
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"In some parts of Ireland the sleep which knows no waking is always followed by a wake which knows no sleeping."

Politics, Ireland, Sleep, Waking
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"If man is only a little lower than the angels, the angels should reform."
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"If man is only a little lower than the angels, the angels should reform."

History, Angels, Man, Reform
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"Politeness is half good manners and half good lying."
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"Politeness is half good manners and half good lying."

Behavior, Lying, Manners, Politeness
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"The penalty of success is to be bored by the attentions of people who formerly snubbed you."
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"The penalty of success is to be bored by the attentions of people who formerly snubbed you."

Success, People
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