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When you are in trouble, people who call to sympathize are really looking for the particulars.
E. W. Howe
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— E. W. Howe

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About E. W. Howe

E. W. Howe was a Novelist from United States (1853–1937).

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Who said "When you are in trouble, people who call to sympathize are really looking for t…"?
This quote is attributed to E. W. Howe, a Novelist from United States.
When did E. W. Howe live?
E. W. Howe lived from 1853 – 1937.