QOD

This blog purely for my own amusement. I like to start the day with a quote, be it amusing, inspiration, or simply something that caught my fancy.

On occasion, I might also include some commentary on the day's crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times.

Friday 5 February 2016

Friday, February 5, 2016

QOD:  To act coolly, intelligently and prudently in perilous circumstances is the test of a man ~ and also a nation.  ~  Adlai E. Stevenson, II (né Adlai Ewing Stevenson, II; Feb. 5, 1900 ~ July 14, 1965), American politician and diplomat

Thursday 4 February 2016

Thursday, February 4, 2016

QOD:  A vegetarian is a person who won’t eat anything that can have children.  ~  David Brenner (né David Norris Brenner; Feb. 4, 1945 ~ Mar. 15, 2014), American comedian

Wednesday 3 February 2016

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

QOD:  Everyone gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense.  ~  Gertrude Stein (Feb. 3, 1874 ~ July 29, 1946), American writer

Tuesday 2 February 2016

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

QOD:  Do not ever say that the desire to “do good” by force is a good motive.  Neither Power-lust nor stupidity are good motives.  ~  Ayn Rand (née Alisa Zinovyevna Rosenbaum; Feb. 2, 1905 ~ Mar. 6, 1982), Russian-born author

Monday 1 February 2016

Monday, February 1, 2016

QOD:  No matter how many goals you have achieved, you must set your sights on a higher one.  ~  Jessica Savitch (née Jessica Beth Savitch; Feb. 1, 1947 ~ Oct. 23, 1983), American journalist