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 May 28. Show all posts
Showing posts with label May 28. Show all posts

Sunday, 28 May 2023

Sunday, May 28, 2023

QOD:  If I wait for the genius to come, it just doesn’t arrive.  ~  Ian Fleming (May 28, 1908 ~ Aug. 12, 1964), British intelligence officer and author

Friday, 28 May 2021

Friday, May 28, 2021

QOD:  We should definitely be more careful about the things that we do with our lives.  ~  Gladys Knight (née Gladys Marie Knight; b. May 28, 1944), African-American singer-songwriter

Thursday, 28 May 2020

Thursday, May 28, 2020

QOD:  It is better to burn brightly for half as long than to be a dim lingering light.  ~  Roland Gift (né Roland Lee Gift; b. May 28, 1961), British musician

Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

QOD:  Human relationships are vast as deserts. They demand all daring.  ~  Patrick White (né Patrick Victor Martindale White; May 28, 1912 ~ Sept. 30, 1990), Recipient of the 1973 Nobel Prize in Literature

Sunday, 28 May 2017

Sunday, May 28, 2017

QOD:  Never say “no” to adventures.  Always say “yes”, otherwise you’ll lead a very dull live.  ~  Ian Fleming (May 28, 1908 ~ Aug. 12, 1964), British author

Thursday, 28 May 2015

Thursday, May 28, 2015

QOD:  A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle.  ~  Ian Fleming (May 28, 1908 ~ Aug. 12, 1964)

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

QOD:  Once is happenstance.  Twice is coincidence.  Three times is enemy action.  ~  Ian Fleming (May 28, 1908 ~ Aug. 12, 1964)

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

QOD:   It was the short men that caused all the trouble in the world.  ~  Ian Fleming (né Ian Lancaster Fleming; May 28, 1908 ~ Aug. 12, 1964)