Doug Larson - Quodid

About

Doug Larson (February 10, 1926 – April 1, 2017) was a columnist and editor for the Door County Advocate (1953–1964) and wrote a daily column, "Doug's Dugout," for the Green Bay Press-Gazette (1964–1988), both Wisconsin-based newspapers. The column was originally syndicated through United Media under the title "Senator Soaper Says"; Larson took over authorship in 1980. Previously, it had been written by Bill Vaughn of the Kansas City Star. Larson was born in the city of Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin.

Quotes from Doug Larson

A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience.

memory regret conscience

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

aging age winter snow snowball

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

USA traffic holidays Labor Day

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

children teenagers vengence

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

Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.

If the English language made any sense, a catastrophe would be an apostrophe with fur.

language English catastrophe

The surprising thing about young fools is how many survive to become old fools.

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

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

What some people mistake for the high cost of living is really the cost of high living.

money indulgence expenses

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

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