Category Archives: Weekends are for Quotes

In politics . . . never retreat, never retract. . . never admit a mistake. Napoleon. (I was looking for a retreat type quote and this wasn’t what I had in mind, but I’ve always harboured a sneaking adoration for … Continue reading →

We shall not cease from exploring, And the end of our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. ~ T.S. Eliot (1888-1965) Poet, Dramatist and Literary Critic ~

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

Too much work, and no vacation, Deserves at least a small libation. So hail! my friends, and raise your glasses, Work’s the curse of the drinking classes. ~Oscar Wilde (Today is the start of my vacation!)

Only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday. ~Author Unknown

There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child.  There are seven million. ~Walt Streightiff (two of my very favourite little people are coming to watch the fireworks tonight.)

“Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn’t hurt the untroubled spirit, either.” ~Elizabeth Zimmerman (Mrs. Spit proves that it really is cool to knit. Even at a Rock Concert.)

For there was never yet philosopher That could endure the toothache patiently. Much Ado about Nothing, Act V, Sc. I (I went to see Much Ado About Nothing last night. Also, my filled cavities still really hurt. Oh, lucky me.)

There is a very easy way to return from a casino with a small fortune:  go there with a large one. ~Jack Yelton (Mrs. Spit has spent her Friday night volunteering at the Casino. It was astonishing to watch people … Continue reading →

“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” -John Bingham, running speaker and writer