Christmas turns things tail-end foremost. The day and the spirit of Christmas rearrange the world parade. As the world arranges it, usually there come first in importance -- leading the parade with a big blare of a band -- the Big Shots. Frequently they are also the Stuffed Shirts. That's the first of the parade. Then at the tail end, as of little importance, trudge the weary, the poor, the lame, the halt, and the blind. But in the Christmas spirit, the procession is turned around. Those at the tail end are put first in the arrangement of the Child of Christmas.

The average American is for the underdog, but only on the condition that he has a chance to win.

The highest duty is to respect authority.

Every time I see a bluebird, I say, well, hey, all this hard work is all worth while.

Any American boy can be a basketball star if he grows up, up, up.

It sounds bad, but they don't care about your age if you're famous.

Where God is, all agree.