A good friend can tell you what is the matter with you in a minute. He may not seem such a good friend after telling.

—Arthur Brisbane

About Arthur Brisbane

Portrait of Arthur Brisbane

Arthur Brisbane (December 12, 1864 – December 25, 1936) was one of the best-known American newspaper editors of the 20th century, as well as a real estate investor.

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Get away from the crowd when you can. Keep yourself to yourself, if only for a few hours daily.

—Arthur Brisbane

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