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 September 13. Show all posts
Showing posts with label September 13. Show all posts

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

QOD:  Human beings can get used to virtually anything, given plenty of time and no choice in the matter whatsoever.  ~  Tom Holt (né Thomas Charles Louis Holt; b. Sept. 13, 1961), British novelist

Tuesday, 13 September 2022

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

QOD:  Start unknown, finish unforgettable.  ~  Misty Copeland (née Misty Danielle Copeland; b. Sept. 10, 1982), African-American ballet dancer

Monday, 13 September 2021

Monday, September 13, 2021

QOD:  Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.  ~  Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990), British novelist

Sunday, 13 September 2020

Sunday, September 13, 2020

QOD:  A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men.  ~  Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990), British novelist

Thursday, 13 September 2018

Thursday, September 13, 2018

QOD:  If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.  ~  Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990)

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

QOD:  A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.  ~  Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990); British novelist

Tuesday, 13 September 2016

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

QOD:  I do have a blurred memory of sitting on the stairs and trying over and over again to tie one of my shoelaces, but that is all that comes back to me of school itself.  ~  Roald Dahl (Sept. 13, 1916 ~ Nov. 25, 1990)

Sunday, 13 September 2015

Sunday, September 13, 2015

QOD:  We all lose our looks eventually.  Better develop your character and interest in life.  ~  Jacqueline Bisset (née Winifred Jacqueline Fraser Bisset; b. Sept. 13, 1944)

Friday, 13 September 2013

Friday, September 13, 2013 / Friday the 13th

QOD:  My view is quite simple.  When your dog pees on the carpet, you do not give your dog away.  You say: This dog is special.  I have to teach him not to pee on the carpet.  I feel exactly the same way about men.  They need to be taught things.  ~  Jacqueline Bisset (née Winifred Jacqueline Fraser Bisset; b. Sept. 13, 1944)

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Thursday, September 13, 2012

QOD:  If you can't explain it to a 6-year-old, you don't understand it yourself.  ~  Albert Einstein (Mar. 14, 1879 ~ Apr. 18, 1955)

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

QOD: Cat: a pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs, and patronizes human beings. ~ Oliver Herford (Dec. 2, 1860 ~ July 5, 1935)