One of the best things in the world to be is a boy; it requires no experience, but needs some read more

One of the best things in the world to be is a boy; it requires no experience, but needs some practice to be a good one

The glory of the nation rests in the character of her men. And character comes from boyhood. Thus every boy read more

The glory of the nation rests in the character of her men. And character comes from boyhood. Thus every boy is a challenge to his elders.

The fact that boys are allowed to exist at all is evidence of a remarkable Christian forbearance among men.

The fact that boys are allowed to exist at all is evidence of a remarkable Christian forbearance among men.

A fairly bright boy is far more intelligent and far better company than the average adult.

A fairly bright boy is far more intelligent and far better company than the average adult.

There is nothing so aggravating as a fresh boy who is too old to ignore and too young to kick.

There is nothing so aggravating as a fresh boy who is too old to ignore and too young to kick.

Of all wild beasts, the most difficult to manage.

Of all wild beasts, the most difficult to manage.

Only little boys and old men sneer at love.

Only little boys and old men sneer at love.

Boys will be boys. And even that wouldn't matter if only we could prevent girls from being girls.

Boys will be boys. And even that wouldn't matter if only we could prevent girls from being girls.

Every genuine boy is a rebel and an anarch. If he were allowed to develop according to his own instincts, read more

Every genuine boy is a rebel and an anarch. If he were allowed to develop according to his own instincts, his own inclinations, society would undergo such a radical transformation as to make the adult revolutionary cower and cringe.