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Toons
Quotes
Unfortunately, the balance of nature decrees that a super-abundance of dreams is paid for by a growing potential for nightmares.
— Peter Ustinov
Drinking when we are not thirsty and making love at any time, madam, is all that distinguishes us from other animals.
— Pierre de Beaumarchais
Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away.
— Peter K. Dick
What men prize most is privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner at a funeral.
— James Russell Lowell
The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you cannot control the meaning of the words, you cannot control the people who must use the words.
— Peter K. Dick
Think of the earth as a living organism that is being attacked by billions of viruses whose numbers double every forty years. Either the host dies, or the virus dies, or they both die.
— Gore Vidal
Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime you haven’t committed.
— Anthony Powell
Any plan conceived in moderation must fail when the circumstances are set to extremes.
— Prince Metternich
Life is hard, but at least it’s short. — E. J. D’Alise (circa 1980)
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Well, you got me on one. I had to look up Prince Metternich. As far as I can tell, this was his geatest accomplishment:
Children: Richard von Metternich, Leontine von Metternich, 15 more.
That and this quote.
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Thanks, Ken.
Lots of good quotes this week, especially by Dick, Vidal, and Powell.
. . . some perhaps a bit depressing given the state of society, and also due to the lack of any progress toward physical immortality.
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Terrific ‘toons! Love Willy’s outfit! Ha on the book titles!
Wise wisdom! Especially feeling the Powell quote today!
(((HUGS))) and Happy Monday to you and Melisa!!
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Thank you, Carolyn, and I’m right there with you about Powell’s quote. Some days it seems the punishment is harsher than others.
Funny thing . . . I’d buy Willy’s outfit just to get the 3-D glasses.
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You’re welcome! Yes, I understand.
HA! Yes, that would be worth it! Willy knows a deal when he sees it! Ha!
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