WIST Quotations

Jones, Franklin P. -- (Attributed)

Dave — Tue, 19 May 2020 16:27:47 +0000

Out of the mouths of babes comes a lot of what they should have swallowed.

Franklin P. Jones (1908-1980) American journalist, humorist, public relations executive
(Attributed)

A take-off from the Biblical aphorism, "Out of the mouths of babes comes wisdom" (Ps. 8:2).

Ackerman, Diane -- The Moon by Whale Light, ch. 4 “White Lanterns” (1991)

Dave — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:15:27 +0000

I like handling newborn animals. Fallen into life from an unmappable world, they are the ultimate immigrants, full of wonder and confusion.

Diane Ackerman (b. 1948) American poet, author, naturalist
The Moon by Whale Light, ch. 4 “White Lanterns” (1991)
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Twain, Mark -- Letter (1876-09-01) to Annie Webster

Dave — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:28:15 +0000

A baby is an inestimable blessing and bother.

Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
Letter (1876-09-01) to Annie Webster
(Source)

This quote is widely cited, but I was unable to find a decent source for it online.

Watterson, Bill -- Calvin and Hobbes (1987-04-18)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

CALVIN: Dad, how do people make babies?

CALVIN’S DAD: Most people just go to Sears, buy the kit, and follow the assembly instructions.

CALVIN: I came from Sears??

CALVIN’S DAD: No, you were a Blue Light Special at K Mart. Almost as good, and a lot cheaper.

CALVIN: AAUUGHHH!

CALVIN’S MOM [off panel]: Dear, what are you telling Calvin now?!

Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
Calvin and Hobbes (1987-04-18)
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