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
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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
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