If a child annoys you, quiet him by brushing his hair. If this doesn't work, use the other side of read more

If a child annoys you, quiet him by brushing his hair. If this doesn't work, use the other side of the brush on the other end of the child.

A wasted youth is better by far than a wise and productive old age.

A wasted youth is better by far than a wise and productive old age.

There is no sinner like a young saint.

There is no sinner like a young saint.

The trouble with children is that they are not returnable.

The trouble with children is that they are not returnable.

It's a sad moment, really, when parents first become a bit frightened of their children.

It's a sad moment, really, when parents first become a bit frightened of their children.

Better to be driven out from among men than to be disliked of children.

Better to be driven out from among men than to be disliked of children.

It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawnmower, snow-blower, read more

It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawnmower, snow-blower, or vacuum cleaner.

To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.

To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.

All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child.

All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child.