Why is it that the most important stuff to listen to is almost always the stuff we don't want to hear?

The voice of reason is inaudible to irrational people.

The high cost of living is a minor problem when compared to the cost of high living.

Men are like microwave ovens; they heat up immediately, but things start to boil over after about three minutes. Women are like conventional ovens; they take twenty minutes to heat up, but can go on cooking for hours.

The secret of a successful relationship is avoiding the unforgivable and forgiving the unavoidable.

Turning seventy is like beginning the eighth inning of a baseball game. The contest is nearing completion, but there's likely to be some action, and even a few exciting plays, before the game draws to an end.

By trying to make things easier for their children, parents can make things much harder for them.