"It is a good idea to obey..." - Quote by Mark Twain
It is a good idea to obey all the rules when you're young just so you'll have the strength to break them when you're old.
More by Mark Twain
More on Rules
“A few strong instincts and a few plain rules suffice us”
“He was violating the second rule of the two rules for getting on well with people that speak Spanish; give the men tobacco and leave the women alone”
“As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and never to refrain from smoking when awake.”
More on Youth
“I admire young people who are concerned with the affairs of their community and nation perhaps because I also became involved in struggle whist I was still at school.”
“When I was young I was playing in midfield on the left for Gondomar in a 4-3-3. I was always the number eight playing to the left. So I always used my left foot because it was required. I don't know, I just feel that I do certain things better with the left foot.”
“During the first period of a man's life the greatest danger is not to take the risk.”