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Doug Larson

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As an American columnist and editor, Doug Larson earned a lasting place in the canon of memorable quotations. Their thinking spans from Wisdom to Learning, revealing a mind that refused to stay in one lane. Discover 23 of Doug Larson's most memorable quotes, ranging across Wisdom, Learning, Work, Time, and Success. Readers often gravitate to this one: "A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows."

“For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work.”

— Doug Larson

Time

All Quotes by Doug Larson

“The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment.”

— Doug Larson

Happiness

“If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend.”

— Doug Larson

Car

“Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.”

— Doug Larson

Wisdom

“Home computers are being called upon to perform many new functions, including the consumption of homework formerly eaten by the dog.”

— Doug Larson

Computers

“A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.”

— Doug Larson

Gardening

“The trouble with learning from experience is that you never graduate.”

— Doug Larson

Experience

“A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success!”

— Doug Larson

Friendship

“More marriages might survive if the partners realized that sometimes the better comes after the worse.”

— Doug Larson

Anniversary

“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.”

— Doug Larson

Wisdom

“The cat could very well be man's best friend but would never stoop to admitting it.”

— Doug Larson

Best

“A pun is the lowest form of humor, unless you thought of it yourself.”

— Doug Larson

Humor

“Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.”

— Doug Larson

Change

“Few things are more satisfying than seeing your children have teenagers of their own.”

— Doug Larson

Parenting

“The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball.”

— Doug Larson

Age

“For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work.”

— Doug Larson

Time

“Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.”

— Doug Larson

Nature