QOD: Silence is only frightening to people who are compulsively verbalizing. ~ William S. Burroughs (né William Seward Burroughs, II; Feb. 5, 1914 ~ Aug. 2, 1997), American writer
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.
Showing posts with label February 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label February 5. Show all posts
Monday, 5 February 2024
Sunday, 5 February 2023
Sunday, February 5, 2023
QOD: There are worse things than losing an election. The worse thing is to lose one’s convictions and not tell people the truth. ~ Adlai E. Stevenson, II (né Adlai Ewing Stevenson, II; Feb. 5, 1900 ~ July 14, 1965), American lawyer and politician
Friday, 5 February 2021
Friday, February 5, 2021
QOD: I believe in the concept of over-performing. I believe anyone can achieve their goals in life if they over-perform, and that means you have to work ten times harder than anybody you see. ~ Stephen J. Cannell (né Stephen Joseph Cannell; Feb. 5, 1941 ~ Sept. 30, 2010), American scriptwriter and movie producer
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
QOD: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it without a sense of ironic futility. ~ Errol Morris (né Errol Mark Morris; b. Feb. 5, 1948), American documentary film director
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
QOD: Some people become so expert at reading between the lines that they don’t read the lines. ~ Margaret Millar (née Margaret Ellis Sturm, Feb. 5, 1915 ~ Mar. 26, 1994)
Monday, 5 February 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018
QOD: Sometimes paranoia’s
just having all the facts. ~ William S.
Burroughs (Feb. 5, 1914 ~ Aug. 2, 1997)
Friday, 5 February 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
QOD: To act coolly, intelligently and prudently in
perilous circumstances is the test of a man ~ and also a nation. ~
Adlai E. Stevenson, II (né Adlai Ewing Stevenson, II; Feb. 5, 1900 ~ July 14, 1965), American politician and diplomat
Thursday, 5 February 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015
QOD: The hardest thing about any political campaign is
how to win without proving that you are unworthy of winning. ~
Adlai E. Stevenson (Feb. 5, 1900 ~ July 14, 1965), American politician
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
QOD: Failure is a part of success. ~ Hank
Aaron (né Henry Louis Aaron; b. Feb. 5, 1934), African-American professional baseball player
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
QOD: A beauty is a woman you notice; a charmer is one who notices
you. ~ Adlai E. Stevenson (Feb. 5, 1900 ~ July 14, 1965), American politician and diplomat
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
QOD: Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor. ~ Stephen Sondheim (né Stephen Joshua Sondheim; b. Mar. 22, 1930), American composer and lyricist