Quote of the Day: Mark Twain

When it comes to Mark Twain (1835-1910), American humorist extraordinaire, there are simply too many quotes from which to choose. Since, however, it's the school year in many parts of the world, I figure the following nugget o' truth is an appropriate one to consider:

I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.

So, authors and characters, do you agree with Mr. Twain? In your own life, have you learned more from experience or from formal education?

Either way, feel free to use an example or two!

Quote of the Day: Paul Sweeney

Don't ask me who Paul Sweeney is – I couldn't tell you exactly. All I know is that today is my ninth wedding anniversary, and I've been trying to find an appropriate quote to celebrate the occasion. Surprisingly, it turned out to be a rather daunting task – until, that is, I stumbled upon this quote by one Paul Sweeney...

A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance, and tenacity. The order varies for any given year.

Hilarious – and yet true – this quote got me thinking about anniversaries in general. Not just romantic ones, but all milestone markers: the anniversary of a particular career, a significant death, an important lifestyle change, or any momentous occasion that, in part, defines us authors and characters.

Do you celebrate any such anniversaries? If so, what?

(And, for goodness' sake, if anyone knows who Paul Sweeney is, please do share. I'm dying to know.)

Quote of the Day: Groucho Marx

Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.
~Groucho Marx





What are your principles? Do you stick by them, no matter what? Or, like Groucho, are you willing to change sometimes, if circumstances warrant?

Let's discuss!

Quote of the Day: Oscar Wilde

Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.
~Oscar Wilde

What do you think of Mr. Wilde's advice?

Do you forgive your enemies? If so, are they annoyed? If you don't forgive them, why not? Do you ever wonder what would happen if everyone forgave their enemies? That would ruin quite a few plot lines, wouldn't it?

Let's discuss!