Quote of the Day: 13 November 2026 #QotD

“The best sauce in the world is hunger, and since poor people have plenty of that, they always eat with great pleasure.” -Teresa Panza, Don Quixote
[It's always nice when you're able to find something positive in an otherwise negative situation.]

Quote of the Day: 12 November 2026 #QotD

“Truth, of course, must of necessity be stranger than fiction, for we have made fiction to suit ourselves.” -G. K. Chesterton
[All around us we can see instances of reality violating what would be tolerated in fiction. As Chesterton says, this must be true. Reality is not under any obligation to conform to what we believe should happen to make sense or a compelling story.]

Quote of the Day: 11 November 2026 #QotD

“Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower
[Happy Veterans Day. May your observances be meaningful to you and all you care about.]

Quote of the Day: 10 November 2026 #QotD

“The day you stop seeking the approval of people who will always hate you... is the day you will be free.” -Austin Petersen
[But we are social creatures. Even those who don't tend to seek social approval are susceptible to the feelings of depression and shame that come from intentional exclusion. So, it will be easier if you can find your "tribe" to associate with.]

Quote of the Day: 9 November 2026

“Fear can be useful. But not as useful as studying.” -Professor Vellum, Sufficiently Advanced Magic
[Fear can prompt you to ingenious solutions to problems. But usually, it'll just leave you panicking and desperate. Study can help provide knowledge from which to draw forth solutions.]

Quote of the Day: 8 November 2026 #QotD

“Our Saviour constantly sought out the most desperate souls sinking into darkness and dread and lifted them up. And He wants to lift you!” -Patrick Kearon

Quote of the Day: 7 November 2026 #QotD

“People who are scared need to laugh, and the scarier things are, the more they need it.” -Harry Dresden, Battle Ground
[We're in a time when a bit of laughter would be greatly appreciated. By a lot of people.]