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.

You know what I like about summer days? They're just made for doing things... even if it's nothing. Especially if it's nothing.

But Calvin is no kind and loving god! He's one of the old gods! He demands sacrifice!

I learned about what I love. Imagination, deep friendship, animals, family, the natural world, ideas and ideals ... and silliness.

I wonder where we go when we die?” “…Pittsburgh?” “You mean if we’re good or if we’re bad?

You can make your superhero a psychopath, you can draw gut-splattering violence, and you can call it a "graphic novel," but comic books are still incredibly stupid.

There's more to this world than just people, you know.