Sam Levenson quotes

The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy. (Sam Levenson)
It was on my fifth birthday that Papa put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'Remember, my son, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.' View quote
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Somewhere on this globe, every ten seconds, there is a woman giving birth to a child. She must be found and stopped. View quote
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It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and say the opposite. View quote
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One of the virtues of being very young is that you don't let the facts get in the way of your imagination. View quote
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If you die in an elevator, be sure to push the Up button. View quote
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It's a good thing that when God created the rainbow he didn't consult a decorator or he would still be picking colors. View quote
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Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. View quote
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You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself. View quote
Sam Levenson
Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle. View quote
Sam Levenson
Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together. (Sam Levenson)
Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we'll find it. View quote
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Happiness is a by-product. You cannot pursue it by itself. View quote
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Insanity is hereditary you can get it from your children. View quote
Sam Levenson
If you want to know how your girl will treat you after marriage, just listen to her talking to her little brother. View quote
Sam Levenson
The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent. View quote
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You must pay for your sins. If you have already paid, please ignore this notice. View quote
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Any kid who has two parents who are interested in him and has a houseful of books isn't poor. View quote
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I'm going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow! View quote
Sam Levenson
When I was a boy I used to do what my father wanted. Now I have to do what my boy wants. My problem is: When am I going to do what I want? View quote
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Just try to be happy. Unhappiness starts with wanting to be happier. (Sam Levenson)
We should not permit prayer to be taken out of the schools; that's the only way most of us got through. View quote
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I admit that: my wife is outspoken, but by whom? View quote
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Many wise words are spoken in jest, but they don't compare with the number of stupid words spoken in earnest. View quote
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Any beast can cry over the misfortunes of its own child. It takes a mensch to weep for others' children. View quote
Sam Levenson

Sam Levenson

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Occupation: American Author
Born: December 28, 1911
Died: August 27, 1980
Quotes count: 28

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