Bill Watterson Quotes

Life is full of surprises, but never when you need one.

I have all these great genes, but they're recessive. That's the problem here.

You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don't help.

Calvin: As you can see, I have memorized this utterly useless piece of information long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget it forever. You've taught me nothing except how to cynically manipulate the system. Congratulations.

What fun is it being cool if you can't wear a sombrero?

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.

Some days you get up and you already know that things aren't going to go well. They're the type of days when you should just give in, put your pajamas back on, make some hot chocolate and read comic books in bed with the covers up until the world looks more encouraging. Of course, they never let you do that.

I'm a misunderstood genius.""What's misunderstood?""Nobody thinks I'm a genius.