It was on my fifth birthday that Papa put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'Remember, my son, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.'

Many wise words are spoken in jest, but they don't compare with the number of stupid words spoken in earnest.

Times don't change. Men do.

Happiness is a by-product. You cannot pursue it by itself.

The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent.

More and more Congressmen now stay in Washington all year-round because they can't stay at home under the laws they've passed.

Any kid who has two parents who are interested in him and has a houseful of books isn't poor.