Author: Doug Larson Page 2

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

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Computers Dogs School Things

Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties.

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Work

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

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Government Politicians

Sometimes opportunity knocks, but most of the time it sneaks up and then quietly steals away.

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Situations

People are living longer than ever before, a phenomenon undoubtedly made necessary by the 30-year mortgage.

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Age Life Old

Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days.

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Past Time

If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.

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Activities Life Sports

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

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Autos Things

The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.

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People

To err is human; to admit it, superhuman.

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Characteristics Honesty Mistakes Problems

An alibi is a reason with a bad reputation.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist
Characteristics Honesty

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

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Communication Intelligence Speech Wisdom

There are worse things than getting a call for the wrong number at 4 a.m… it could be the right number.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist
Communication Time

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

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist
Intelligence Situations Wisdom