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 January 29. Show all posts
Showing posts with label January 29. Show all posts

Monday, 29 January 2024

Monday, January 29, 2024

QOD:  It is only by being in trouble that people understand how far from easy it is to be the master of one’s feeling’s and thoughts.  ~  Anton Chekhov (né Anton Paviovich Chekhov; Jan. 29, 1860 ~ July 15, 1904), Russian playwright

Friday, 29 January 2021

Friday, January 29, 2021

QOD: Life is like a coin.  You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once.  ~  Lillian Dickson (née Lillian Ruth LeVesconte; Jan. 29, 1901 ~ Jan. 14, 1983), American missionary

Wednesday, 29 January 2020

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

QOD:  An empty man is full of himself.  ~  Edward Abbey (né Edward Paul Abbey; Jan. 29, 1927 ~ Mar. 14, 1989), American writer and essayist

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, 29 January 2018

Monday, January 29, 2018

QOD:  Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.  ~  Anton Chekhov (Jan. 29, 1860 ~ July 15, 1904)

Friday, 29 January 2016

Friday, January 29, 2016

QOD:  If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.  Then quit.  There’s no point in being a damn fool about it.  ~  W.C. Fields (né William Claude Dukenfield; Jan. 29, 1880 ~ Dec, 25 1946), American actor

Thursday, 29 January 2015

Thursday, January 29, 2015

QOD:  People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.  ~  Anton Chekhov (Jan. 29, 1860 ~ July 14, 1904), Russian playwright

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

QOD:  I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it.  ~  W.C. Fields (né William Claude Dukenfield; Jan. 29, 1880 ~ Dec. 25, 1946), American comedian

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

QOD:  Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.  ~  W.C. Fields (né William Claude Dunkenfield; Jan. 29, 1880 ~ Dec. 25, 1946), American comedian

Sunday, 29 January 2012

Sunday, January 29, 2012

QOD: The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep. ~ W. C. Fields (né William Claude Dunkenfield; Jan. 29, 1880 ~ Dec. 25, 1946), American comedian and actor