Quote of the Day: 20 February 2025 #QotD

“Married life had taught Toran the futility of arguing with a female in a dark-brown mood.” -Isaac Asimov
[But it may be necessary to convince the spectators. There are reasons to fight beyond winning against a particular foe.]

Quote of the Day: 19 February 2025 #QotD

“If you can’t win by reason, go for volume.” -Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes
[An approach taken by many these days. To the consternation of all of the rest of us.]

Quote of the Day: 18 February 2025 #QotD

“[I]t is horrible being all alone.” -Bilbo Baggins, The Hobbit
[It surely is. I am of a more introverted bent than most and even I don't want to be all alone. I need other people in my life. I am convinced we all do.]

Quote of the Day: 17 February 2025 #QotD

“City folk, particularly politicians, were intimidated by small arms. They preferred to kill people with more modern weapons, like poverty and despair.” -Waxillium Ladrian, The Lost Metal
[That's why they're afraid of them. Particularly in the hands of the 'common folk'. Democratized violence is anathema to a certain variety of person. Well, I don't much care. I'll keep mine.]

Quote of the Day: 16 February 2025 #QotD

“Like salt can lose its essence, we can also lose our spiritual vitality if our faith in Jesus Christ becomes casual. We may look the same on the outside, but without a strong inner faith, we lose our ability to make a difference in the world and bring out the best in those around us.” -José A. Teixeira
 

Quote of the Day: 15 February 2025 #QotD

“Just a reminder- you don't have to rely on governments to do charity. You can directly send your money to the people you think deserve it.” -Robb Allen
[But that's hard and icky. Can't I just outsource it to someone else? Then I don't have to think about it, or care. Or actually be a good person.]

Quote of the Day: 14 February 2025 #QotD

“Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom.” -William Shakespeare
[Happy Valentine's Day!]