The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists in the circulation of their blood. Logan Pearsall Smith, Afterthoughts (1931) "Age and Death" (1865 - 1946) I was so naive as a kid I used to sneak behind the barn and do nothing. Johnny Carson US comedian & television host (1925 - 2005) People who get nostalgic about childhood were obviously never children. Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes US cartoonist (1958 - ) We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society. Judith Martin, (Miss Manners) When anger rises, think of the consequences. Confucius Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC) The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race. Don Marquis US humorist (1878 - 1937) To err is human; to forgive, infrequent. Franklin P. Adams US journalist (1881 - 1960) Never forget what a man says to you when he is angry. Henry Ward Beecher US abolitionist & clergyman (1813 - 1887) Anybody can win unless there happens to be a second entry. George Ade US dramatist & humorist (1866 - 1944) He who would leap high must take a long run. Danish Proverb |