Sam Levenson

If you die in an elevator, be sure to push the Up button.
– Sam Levenson

It’s simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and say the opposite.
– Sam Levenson

You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them
all yourself.
– Sam Levenson

One of the virtues of being very young is that you don’t let the facts get in the way of your
imagination.
– Sam Levenson

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

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.”
– Sam Levenson

Any kid who has two parents who are interested in him and has a houseful of books isn’t
poor.
– Sam Levenson

I’m going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow.
– Sam Levenson

If you want to know how your girl will treat you after marriage, just listen to her talking to
her little brother.
– Sam Levenson

You must pay for your sins. If you have already paid, please ignore this notice.
– Sam Levenson

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the
way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because
that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
– Sam Levenson

Don’t watch the clock. Do what it does – keep going!
– Sam Levenson

It’s a good thing that when God created the rainbow he didn’t consult a decorator or he
would still be picking colors.
– Sam Levenson

When I was a boy I used to do what my father wanted. Now I have to do what my boy
wants. My problem is: When am I going to do what I want?
– Sam Levenson

The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common
enemy.
– Sam Levenson

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

Love at first sight is easy to understand. It’s when two people have been looking at each
other for years that it becomes a miracle.
– Sam Levenson

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