625 Quotes by Bill Watterson

Why isn't my life like a situation comedy? Why don't I have a bunch of friends with nothing better to do but drop by and instigate wacky adventures? Why aren't my conversations peppered with spontaneous witticisms? Why don't my friends demonstrate heartfelt concern for my well being when I have problems? ...I gotta get my life some writers.

For me, it's been liberating to put myself in the mind of a fictitious six year-old each day, and rediscover my own curiosity. I've been amazed at how one idea leads to others if I allow my mind to play and wander.

You can lead people to the truth, but you can't make them understand it.

No sport is less organized than Calvinball.

Every time I've built character, I've regretted it.

Dad: Honey, have you seen my glasses? I can"t find them. Mom: I haven't seen them. Calvin: (with glasses, to Dad) Calvin, go do something you hate! Being miserable builds character!

We've had a few, but considering the length of the delay, it has not been bad.

Everybody I know fails the acid test of friendship.

You mix a bunch of ingredients, and once in a great while, chemistry happens.