QOD: Having your book turned into a movie is like seeing your oxen turned into bouillon cubes. ~ 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.]
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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, 19 October 2018
Thursday, 18 October 2018
Thursday, October 18, 2018
QOD: Living in the past is for cowards. ~ Mike Ditka (né Michael Dyczko; b. Oct. 18, 1939), American football player and coach
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
QOD: When you’re mad at someone, it’s probably best not to break his arm with a baseball bat. ~ Evel Knievel (né Robert Craig Knievel, Oct. 17, 1938 ~ Nov. 30, 2007), American daredevil
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
QOD: Fashion is what one wears oneself. What is unfashionable is what other people wear. ~ Oscar Wilde (né Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde; Oct. 16, 1854 ~ Nov. 30, 1900), Irish writer
Monday, 15 October 2018
Monday, October 15, 2018
QOD: In all crises of human affairs there are two broad courses open to a man. He can stay where he is or he can go elsewhere. ~ Sir P.G. Wodehouse (né Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, Oct. 15, 1881 ~ Feb. 14, 1975)
Sunday, 14 October 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
QOD: In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. ~ Dwight David Eisenhower (Oct. 14, 1890 ~ Mar. 28, 1969), 34th President of the United States