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 March 4. Show all posts
Showing posts with label March 4. Show all posts

Monday, 4 March 2024

Monday, March 4, 2024

QOD:  Thomas L. Masson: “Be yourself” is about the worst advice you can give to some people.  ~  Thomas L. Masson (1866 ~ 1934), American anthropologist and author  

Friday, 4 March 2022

Friday, March 4, 2022

QOD:  Write the story you want to tell and need to read.  It’s impossible to know what others want, so don’t waste your time trying to guess.  ~  Khaled Hosseini (b. March 4, 1965), Afghan-American novelist

Thursday, 4 March 2021

Thursday, March 4, 2021

QOD:  Reading is an active, imaginative act; it takes work.  ~  Khaled Hosseini (b. March 4, 1965), Afghan-American novelist

 

Wednesday, 4 March 2020

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

QOD:  Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.  ~  Knute Rockne (né Knute Kenneth Rockne; Mar. 4, 1888 ~ Mar. 31, 1931), American football player and coach

Monday, 4 March 2019

Monday, March 4, 2019

QOD:  I have always believed that when you’re feeling sorry for yourself, the best thing to do is help someone else.  ~  Patricia Heaton (b. Mar. 4, 1958)

Friday, 4 March 2016

Friday, March 4, 2016

QOD:   I’ve learned to look like I’m listening to long confusing plots of cartoons and comic books when I’m actually sound asleep or making grocery shopping lists in my head.   ~  Patricia Heaton (née Patricia Helen Heaton; b. Mar. 4, 1958)

Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

QOD:  Anytime anybody is rude, it makes me double-check my own behavior to make sure I don’t do that to other people.  ~  Patricia Heaton (née Patricia Helen Heaton; b. Mar. 4, 1958), American actress

Monday, 4 March 2013

Monday, March 4, 2013

QOD:   Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.  ~  Khaled Hosseini (b. March 4, 1965), Afghan-American author and physician

Sunday, 4 March 2012

Sunday, March 4, 2012

QOD:  Never have more children than you have car windows.  ~  Erma Bombeck (Feb. 21, 1927 ~ Apr. 22, 1996)