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, 30 December 2022

Friday, December 30, 2022

QOD:  If you don’t go out there and put in the work, you don’t go out and put in the effort, you’re not going to get the results, but two, and more importantly, you don’t deserve it.  ~  Tiger Woods (né Eldrick Tont Woods; b. Dec. 30, 1975), African-American professional golfer

Thursday, 29 December 2022

Thursday, December 29, 2022

QOD:  If I don’t go into work a little scared, I don’t have any interest in it.  ~  Mary Tyler Moore (Dec. 29, 1936 ~ Jan. 25, 2017), American comedian and actress

Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

QOD:  If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.  ~  Woodrow Wilson (né Thomas Woodrow Wilson Dec. 28, 1856 ~ Feb. 3, 1924), 28th President of the United States

Tuesday, 27 December 2022

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

QOD:  Chance favors the prepared mind.  ~  Louis Pasteur (Dec. 27, 1822 ~ Sept. 28, 1895), French biologist

Monday, 26 December 2022

Monday, December 26, 2022

QOD:  Until we lose ourselves there is no hope of finding ourselves.  ~  Henry Miller (né Henry Valentine Miller; Dec. 26, 1891 ~ June 7, 1980), American writer

Sunday, 25 December 2022

Sunday December 25, 2022 / Christmas

QOD:  Never keep up with the Joneses.  Drag them down to your level.  ~  Quentin Crisp (né Denis Charles Pratt; Dec. 25, 1908 ~ Nov. 21, 1999), English writer