“You know, sometimes the world seems like a pretty mean place.' 'That's why animals are so soft and huggy.”

“You know what's weird? Day by day, nothing seems to change, but pretty soon...everything's different.”

“Know what's weird? Day by day, nothing seems to change. But pretty soon, everything's different.”

“I know the world isn't fair, but why isn't it ever unfair in my favor?”

“The world isn't fair, Calvin.""I know Dad, but why isn't it ever unfair in my favor?”

“Sometimes when I'm talking, my words can't keep up with my thoughts. I wonder why we think faster than we speak. Probably so we can think twice.”

“Calvin: Look, a dead bird! Hobbes: It must've hit a window. Calvin: Isn't it beautiful? It's so delicate. Sighhh... once it's too late, you appreciate what a miracle life is. You realize that nature is ruthless and our existence is very fragile, temporary, and precious. But to go on with your daily affairs, you can't really think about that...which is probably why everyone takes the world for granted and why we act so thoughtlessly. It's very confusing. I suppose it will all make sense when we grow up. Hobbes: No doubt.”