You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don’t help.
BILL WATTERSONOne of the jokes I really like is that the fantasies are drawn more realistically than reality, since that says a lot about what’s going on in Calvin’s head.
More Bill Watterson Quotes
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A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
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When birds burp, it must taste like bugs.
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I’ve got plenty of common sense! I just choose to ignore it.
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Animals aren’t conditional about friendships. Animals like you just the way you are. They listen to your problems, they comfort you when you’re sad, and all they ask in return is a little kindness.
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They say the secret of success is being at the right place at the right time, but since you never know when the right time is going to be, I figure the trick is to find the right place and just hang around.
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We need new versions of history to allow for our current prejudices.
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I don’t think you’ve ever invited me to… Calvin’s Mom: Calvin, what are you doing? Calvin: Nothing, Mom. Go away. Calvin’s Mom: You’re contagious! You can’t have anyone over to play!
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I’ve got to start listening to those quiet, nagging doubts.
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As you can see, I have memorized this utterly useless piece of information long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget it forever.
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I can never enjoy Sundays, because in the back of my mind I always know I’ve got to go to school the next day. It’s like trying to enjoy your last meal before the execution.
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I’d hate to have a kid like me.
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Tomorrow we’ll not only seize the day, we’ll throttle it.
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Buttons … check. Dials … check. Switches … check. Little colored lights … check.
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They can’t chain my spirit! My spirit runs free! Walls can’t contain it! Laws can’t restrain it! Authority has no power over it!
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I’m learning real skills that I can apply throughout the rest of my life…procrastinating and rationalizing.
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