Dr. Seuss

(1904—1991)

U.S. author of children's books

Adults are obsolete children.

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children should be seen and not heard

[children should be seen and not heard] A command issued by adults to children ordering them to be quiet and not to interrupt. - A proverb. * /Your children should […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

little pitchers have big ears

[little pitchers have big ears] Little children often overhear things they are not supposed to hear, or things adults do not expect they would notice. - A proverb. * /Be […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Nancy Mitford

(1904-1973) English novelist I love children. Especially when they cry--for then someone takes them away. www.sky-net-eye.com

children and fools speak the truth

[children and fools speak the truth] Children and fools say things without thinking; they say what they think or know when grown-ups might not think it was polite or wise […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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обещать золотые горы

(на-, по-)обещать золотые горы {v. phr.} [naobe`zh'at' (poobe`zh'at') zolo`tyiye `goryi] ~promise the […]

Groucho Marx

(1890-1977) U.S. comedian Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him.

play second fiddle

[play second fiddle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act a smaller part; follow another's lead; be less noticed. * /His wife had […]

ham actor

[ham actor] {n. phr.}, {slang} An untalented actor; someone who tries so hard to act that his performance becomes foolishly […]