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 20 October 2017

Friday, October 20, 2017

QOD:  Go after what you really love and find a way to make that work for you, and then you’ll be a happy person.  ~  Tom Petty (né Thomas Earl Petty; Oct. 20, 1950 ~ Oct. 2, 2017).

Thursday 19 October 2017

Thursday, October 19, 2017

QOD:  My definition of a decent society is on that first takes care of its losers, and protects its weak.  ~  John le Carré (né David John Moore Cornwell; b. Oct. 19, 1931), British novelist [John le Carré died on December 12, 2020 at age 89.]

Wednesday 18 October 2017

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

QOD:  Before you can win, you have to believe you are worthy.  ~  Mike Ditka (né Michael Keller Dtika; b. Oct. 18, 1939), American football coach

Tuesday 17 October 2017

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

QOD:  If you don’t know about pain and trouble, you’re in sad shape.  They  make you appreciate life.  ~  Evel Knievel (né Robert Craig Knievel; Oct. 17, 1938 ~ Nov. 30, 2007), American stuntman and performer

Monday 16 October 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017

QOD:  Without moral and intellectual independence, there is no anchor for national independence.  ~  David Ben-Gurion (né David Grünn; Oct. 16, 1886 ~ Dec. 1, 1973), First Prime Minister of Israel