As "Calvin and Hobbes" went on, the writing pushed the drawings into greater complexity. One of the jokes I really like is that the fantasies are drawn more realistically than reality, since that says a lot about what's going on in Calvin's head.

My problem is that I don't paint ambitiously. It's all catch and release - just tiny fish that aren't really worth the trouble to clean and cook.

A playful mind is inquisitive, and learning is fun. If you indulge your natural curiosity and retain a sense of fun in new experience, I think you'll find it functions as a sort of shock absorber for the bumpy road ahead.

If comics need to be deconstructed and explained, something is really wrong with them.

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

So long, Pop! I'm off to check my tiger trap!

I like maxims that don't encourage behavior modification.