Adolescence is a time of hyper-criticism — Young dogs have sharp teeth.

Adolescence is reaching the age of consent, dissent, and resent - all at the same time.

Adolescence is when the music you enjoy is good music no matter how bad it is.

Adolescence is a kind of emotional seasickness. both are funny but only in retrospect.

Convalescence is slow — Diseases make their attack on horseback, but retire on foot.

Convalescence is divine — Sweet is pleasure after pain.

Convalescence is the part that makes the illness worthwhile.

Convalescence is the period when you are still sick after you get well.