William Dean Howells was an American realist author, literary critic, and playwright. Nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters", he was particularly known for his tenure as editor of the Atlantic Monthly as well as his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day", and the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria.
The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number. happiness
The conqueror is regarded with awe the wise man commands our respect but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection. respect
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart. wisdom