It’s so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and say the opposite.

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Samuel Levensonwas an American humorist, writer, teacher, television host, and journalist.

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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.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

If you die in an elevator, be sure to push the Up button.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

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?

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

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.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

Any kid who has two parents who are interested in him and has a houseful of books isn’t poor.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

Happiness is a by-product. You cannot pursue it by itself.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

Somewhere on this globe, every ten seconds, there is a woman giving birth to a child. She must be found and stopped.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

It’s so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and say the opposite.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

I admit that: my wife is outspoken, but by whom?

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we’ll find it.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

Just try to be happy. Unhappiness starts with wanting to be happier.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

If you want to know how your girl will treat you after marriage, just listen to her talking to her little brother.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

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.’

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

I’m going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow!

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

Any beast can cry over the misfortunes of its own child. It takes a mensch to weep for others’ children.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

Insanity is hereditary; you get it from your children.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

You must pay for your sins. If you have already paid, please ignore this notice.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

It’s a good thing that when God created the rainbow he didn’t consult a decorator or he would still be picking colors.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)

We should not permit prayer to be taken out of the schools; that’s the only way most of us got through.

Sam Levenson

American journalist (1911-1980)