A parent who has never apologized to his children is a monster. If he's always apologizing, his children are monsters.

Minor vices lead to major ones, but minor virtues stay put.

There are always a few people you do a lot for, and a few who do a lot for you, but they're not the same people.

The young are generally full of revolt, and are often pretty revolting about it.

It's easy enough to get along with a loved and loving child - at least till you try to get him to do something.

With men, as with women, the main struggle is between vanity and comfort; but with men, comfort often wins.

Creative work is one of life's greatest pleasures, and the only one we will gladly interrupt.