I chose to tell the story visually, so that anyone of any age, from any country, could understand it.

I asked mom if I was a gifted child. She said they certainly wouldn't have paid for me.

Calvin: I'm a genius. I can't believe how smart I am. ...I've got more brains than I know what to do with. Hobbes: So I've noticed.

Instead of asking what's wrong with rampant consumerism, we ought to be asking, 'What justifies it?' Popular art does not have to pander to the lowest level of intelligence and taste.

What assurance do I have that your parenting isn't screwing me up?

You know, maybe we don't need enemies." "Yeah, best friends aree about all I can take.

Hobbes: Do you think there's a God? Calvin: Well, somebody's out to get me!