Dad, how do soldiers killing each other solve the world’s problems?
BILL WATTERSONI asked mom if I was a gifted child. She said they certainly wouldn’t have paid for me.
More Bill Watterson Quotes
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I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.
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It’s a cruel season that makes you get ready for bed while it’s light out.
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You know, there are times when it’s a source of personal pride to not be human.
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I thought my life would seem more interesting with a musical score and a laugh track.
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Even when you look for it, you’re never prepared for it.
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With each decision, we tell ourselves and the world who we are. Think about what you want out of this life, and recognize that there are many kinds of success.
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What a stupid game! You must have cheated! You must have used some sneaky, underhanded mindmeld to make me lose! I hate you! I didn’t want to play this idiotic game in the first place! I knew you’d cheat!
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We all have different desires and needs, but if we don’t discover what we want from ourselves and what we stand for, we will live passively and unfulfilled.
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I’m killing time while I wait for life to shower me with meaning and happiness.
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Calvin: Sometimes when I’m talking, my words can’t keep up with my thoughts. I wonder why we can think faster than we speak? Hobbes: Probably so we can think twice.
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Hey Susie Derkins, is that your face, or is a ‘possum stuck in your collar?
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Leader, bandits at 2 o’clock! Roger; it’s only 1:30 now-what’ll I do ’til then?
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Calvin: The more you know, the harder it is to take decisive action. Once you are informed, you start seeing complexities and shades of gray.
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Weekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.
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At that time, we turn around and say, yes, this is obviously where I was going all along. It’s a good idea to try to enjoy the scenery on the detours, because you’ll probably take a few.
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