We don’t devote enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks.
BILL WATTERSONDad, how do soldiers killing each other solve the world’s problems?
More Bill Watterson Quotes
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Every artist learns through imitation, but I rather doubt the aim of these things is artistic development.
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On the other hand, the mass media is disintegrating, and audiences are atomizing. I suspect comics will have less widespread cultural impact and make a lot less money.
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Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce. Calvin: We need more special effects and dance numbers.
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Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.
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In the short term, it would make me happy to go play outside. In the long term, it would make me happier to do well at school and become successful. But in the VERY long term, I know which will make better memories.
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Problems often look overwhelming at first. The secret is to break problems into small, manageable chunks. If you deal with those, you’re done before you know it.
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Does anything we say or do in here really matter? Have we done anything important? Have we been happy? Have we made the most of these precious few footsteps?
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To invent your own life’s meaning is not easy, but it’s still allowed, and I think you’ll be happier for the trouble.
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If you’ve ever compared a film to a novel it’s based on, you know the novel gets bludgeoned. It’s inevitable, because different media have different strengths and needs, and when you make a movie, the movie’s needs get served.
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Do you feel lonely? I don’t have the courage to face reality so I get lost in my dreams. You know what’s weird? Day by day, nothing seems to change. But pretty soon, everything’s different.
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Once it’s too late, you appreciate what a miracle life is.
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There is not enough time to do all the nothing we want to do.
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Barney’s Dad was really bad so Barney hatched a plan when his dad said “Eat your peas.” Barney shouted no and ran Barney tricked his mean old dad and locked him in the cellar Barney’s Mom never found out where he’d gone, Cause Barney didn’t tell her. T
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Life’s disappointments are harder to take when you don’t know any swear words.
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A day can really slip by when you’re deliberately avoiding what you’re supposed to do.
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I try to make everyone’s day a little more surreal.
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Look! A trickle of water running through some dirt! I’d say our afternoon just got booked solid!
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God put me on this earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now I am so far behind that I will never die.
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Calvin: ME TARZAN! KING OF JUNGLE! Suzy: Nice underpants. Does your mom know you’re over here like this? Calvin:…I don’t think Jane EVER said that to Tarzan.
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Never argue with a six-year-old who shaves.
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All the new media will inevitably change the look, function, and maybe even the purpose of comics, but comics are vibrant and versatile, so I think they’ll continue to find relevance one way or another. But they definitely won’t be the same as what I grew up with.
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You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don’t help.
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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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It’s not denial. I’m just selective about the reality I accept.
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Hey Susie Derkins, is that your face, or is a ‘possum stuck in your collar?
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You know, maybe we don’t need enemies.” “Yeah, best friends aree about all I can take.
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