Sam Levenson (December 28, 1911 – August 27, 1980) was an American humorist, writer, teacher, television host, and journalist. Read full biography of Sam Levenson →
Any beast can cry over the misfortunes of its own child. It takes a mensch to weep for others' children.
It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and say the opposite.
Just try to be happy. Unhappiness starts with wanting to be happier.
Any kid who has two parents who are interested in him and has a houseful of books isn't poor.
One of the virtues of being very young is that you don't let the facts get in the way of your imagination.
I'm going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow!
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?
Somewhere on this globe, every ten seconds, there is a woman giving birth to a child. She must be found and stopped.
I admit that: my wife is outspoken, but by whom?
We should not permit prayer to be taken out of the schools; that's the only way most of us got through.
Sam Levenson (December 28, 1911 – August 27, 1980) was an American humorist, writer, teacher, television host, and journalist.