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WIST (“Wish I’d Said That!”) is my collection of quotations (wist.info) which I find meaningful, moving, amusing (intended or not), or well-phrased.

Despite the name, this is not just a collection of quotations whose sentiments I agree with (though that’s true for the majority of stuff I collect). In some cases there are ideas that I disagree with, firmly; in those cases, though, I’ve included the quote because I admire the way it’s phrased, or because it’s a classic statement of a particular sentiment, or else I thought it was so absurd that it made me smile just to read it. In short, "Quoting is not (necessarily) endorsing."

One thing I make an effort to do is research and properly cite each quotation I publish. Further sourcing information (and notes and translations) can be found on the WIST website.

This site will serve as a rich-text social media republishing of new and updated quotations from wist.info (since nobody actually goes to blogs any more). I welcome conversation about the quotes I post.

I was previously cross-posting at wist@my-space.social, WISTquote@zirk.us, and wist@diasp.org. More info on the background of my collection here: wist.info/about-wist/

Additional intro material: friendica.world/display/84b6ef…

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today, 1:20 AM

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today, 1:20 AM

A quotation from Bill Watterson

   CALVIN: Here’s the latest poll on your performance as Dad. Your approval rating is pretty low, I’m afraid.
   CALVIN’S DAD: That’s because there’s not necessarily any connection between what’s good and what’s popular. I do what’s right, not what gets approval.
   CALVIN: You’ll never keep the job with that attitude.
   CALVIN’S DAD: If someone else offers to do it, let me know.

Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
Calvin and Hobbes (1994-02-10)

Calvin & Hobbes (1994-02-10)

More about this quote: wist.info/watterson-bill/86520…

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Watterson, Bill - Calvin and Hobbes (1994-02-10) | WIST Quotations

CALVIN: Here's the latest poll on your performance as Dad. Your approval rating is pretty low, I'm afraid. CALVIN'S DAD: That's because there's not necessarily any connection between what's good and what's popular.

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Watterson, Bill - Calvin and Hobbes (1994-02-10) | WIST Quotations

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