QOD: Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. ~ George Edward Woodberry (May 12, 1855 ~ Jan. 2, 1930), American literary critic
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.
Monday, 4 June 2012
Sunday, 3 June 2012
Sunday, June 3, 2012
QOD: There is a foolish corner in the brain of the wisest man. ~ Aristotle
Friday, 18 May 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
QOD: Never have a companion that casts you in the shade. ~ Baltsar Gracian (Jan. 8, 1601 ~ Dec. 6, 1658)
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
QOD: It is always in season for old men to learn. ~ Aeschylus
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
QOD: Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. ~ Will Rogers (né William Penn Adair Rogers; Nov. 4, 1879 ~ Aug. 15, 1935)
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
QOD: He has Van Gogh's ear for music. ~ Billy Wilder (né Samuel Wilder; June 22, 1906 ~ Mar. 27, 2002)
Monday, 14 May 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
QOD: I have a simple philosophy: Fill what is empty. Empty what is full and scratch where it itches. ~ Alice Roosevelt Longworth (née Alice Lee Roosevelt; Feb. 12, 1884 ~ Feb. 20, 1980)