Inspirational Quotes by Sam Levenson (American Humorist, Writer)

Somewhere on this globe, every ten seconds, there is a woman giving birth to a child. She must be found and stopped.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Pregnancy

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
Topics: Freedom

Happiness is a by-product. You cannot pursue it by itself.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Happiness, Joy

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

Love at first sight is easy to understand? It’s when two people have been looking at each other for years that it becomes a miracle.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Love

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
Topics: Creation

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
Topics: Birthdays

If you want to know how your girl will treat you after marriage, just listen to her talking to her little brother.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Brothers

Insanity is hereditary; you can get it from your children
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Mind, Insanity

If you want to kill time, try working it to death.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Value of Time, Time Management

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
Topics: Inner-child, Imagination

Any kid who has two parents who are interested in him and a houseful of books isn’t poor.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Books

It’s so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and say the opposite.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Wisdom

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Kindness

You can’t start at the top.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Action

Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.
—Sam Levenson
Topics: Time, Time Management, Productivity

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