A person is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. John Barrymore
The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action. Denis Diderot
There are no adequate substitutes for father, mother, and children bound together in a loving commitment to nurture and protect. No government, no matter how well-intentioned, can take the place of the family in the scheme of things. Gerald Ford
Words are sweet, but they never take the place of food. Ibo Proverb
Long whiskers cannot take the place of brains. Russian Proverb
A good breakfast cannot take the place of the evening meal. Chinese Proverb