Pete's Sayings
Pete was known for his many wise sayings. Many friends and family members have shared their favorite "Petey van" sayings, and we are collecting them here for all to enjoy. If you have a Pete saying that isn't included here, feel free to reach out through the Contact form.
On Life Philosophy
Share an enthusiasm
Fill a vacuum (Sally van Schaick)
Straight "A"s; Flunked life
Never let schooling get in the way of your education (attributed to Mark Twain)
You can always take one more step, no matter how daunting the task
Look for a craftsman, not a businessman
On Dealing with Adversity and Aging
Life is lumpy
Another barnacle on the ship of life
Getting old is not for sissies
On Viewing the World
The map is not the territory (Sally van Schaick)
The closer you look, the more complicated it gets
On Society
Markets make good servants and poor masters (Keynes)
Thrift is a private virtue, and a public vice (Keynes, roughly)
Privatization is Piratization
Economy serves people on our planet
Taxes are the price we pay for civilization (Holmes)
Institutions shape human behavior