“Life is full of surprises, but never when you need one.”

“We're not really taught how to recreate constructively. We need to do more than find diversions; we need to restore and expand ourselves. Our idea of relaxing is all too often to plop down in front of the television set and let its pandering idiocy liquefy our brains. Shutting off the thought process is not rejuvenating; the mind is like a car battery -- it recharges by running. You may be surprised to find how quickly daily routine and the demands of "just getting by" absorb your waking hours. You may be surprised to find how quickly you start to see your politics and religion become matters of habit rather than thought and inquiry. You may be surprised to find how quickly you start to see your life in terms of other people's expectations rather than issues. You may be surprised to find out how quickly reading a good book sounds like a luxury.”

“It's surprising how hard we'll work when the work is done just for ourselves.”

“That's one of the remarkable things about life. It's never so bad that it can't get worse.”

“Even when you look for it, you're never prepared for it.”

“When life gives you lemons, chunk it right back.”

“Calvin: Life's a lot more fun when you aren't responsible for your actions.”