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.

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Thursday, November 24, 2016 / Thanksgiving Day

QOD:  The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.  ~  Baruch Spinoza (Nov. 24, 1632 ~ Feb. 21, 1677)

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

QOD:  Frequently more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion.  ~  Franklin Pierce (Nov. 23, 1804 ~ Oct. 8, 1869)

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

QOD:  I actually think there’s an incredible amount of self-knowledge that comes with getting older.  ~  Jamie Lee Curtis (b. Nov. 22, 1958)

Monday, 21 November 2016

Monday, November 21, 2016

QOD:  Of all religions, the Christian should of course inspire the most tolerance, but until now Christians have been the most intolerant of all men.  ~  Voltaire (né François-Marie Arouet, Nov. 21, 1694 ~ May 30, 1778)

Sunday, 20 November 2016

Sunday, November 20, 2016

QOD:  Innovation can only occur where you can breathe free.  ~  Joe Biden (né Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.; b. Nov. 20, 1942)