QOD: It is impossible to persuade a man who does not disagree, but smiles. ~ Dame Muriel Spark (née Muriel Sarah Camberg; Feb. 1, 1918 ~ Apr. 13, 2006), Scottish novelist
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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, 1 February 2019
Thursday, 31 January 2019
Thursday, January 31, 2019
QOD: Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward. ~ Carol Channing (née Carol Elaine Channing; Jan. 31, 1923 ~ Jan. 15, 2019)
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
QOD: Mankind, it seems, makes a poorer performance of government than of almost any other activity. ~ Barbara W. Tuchman (née Barbara Wertheim; Jan. 30, 1912 ~ Feb. 6, 1989)
Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
QOD: It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to. ~ W.C. Fields (né William Claude Dunkenfield; Jan. 29, 1880 ~ Dec. 25, 1946)
Monday, 28 January 2019
Monday, January 28, 2019
QOD: Awards can give you a tremendous amount of encouragement to keep betting better, no matter how young or old you are. ~ Alan Alda (né Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo, b. Jan. 28, 1936)
Sunday, 27 January 2019
Sunday, January 27, 2019
QOD: In Canada, nobody is ever overthrown because nobody gives a damn. ~ Mordecai Richler (Jan. 27, 1931 ~ July 3, 2001)