John Mason Brown Quotes

The critic is a man who prefers the indolence of opinion to the trials of action.

– John Mason Brown

A good conversationalist is not one who remembers what was said, but says what someone wants to remember.

– John Mason Brown

No one is worthy of a good home here or in heaven that is not willing to be in peril for a good cause.

– John Mason Brown

Charm is a glow within a woman that casts a most becoming light on others.

– John Mason Brown

America is a land where men govern, but women rule.

– John Mason Brown

He played the king as if afraid someone else would play the ace.

– John Mason Brown

So often we rob tomorrow’s memories by today’s economies.

– John Mason Brown

The more one has seen of the good, the more one asks for the better.

– John Mason Brown

How prophetic L’Enfant was when he laid out Washington as a city that goes around in circles!

– John Mason Brown

Some television programs are so much chewing gum for the eyes.

– John Mason Brown

I am ready any time. Do not keep me waiting.

– John Mason Brown

The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.

– John Mason Brown