Bach, Richard -- Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, ch. 18, epigraph (1977)

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

Don’t be dismayed at good-byes.
A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.
And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes,
is certain for those who are friends.

Richard Bach (b. 1936) American writer
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, ch. 18, epigraph (1977)
(Source)

Carlin, George -- Show (1986-05-02), “Hello-Goodbye,” Playin’ With Your Head, Beverly Theatre, Los Angeles (HBO)

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

May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house.

George Carlin (1937-2008) American comedian
Show (1986-05-02), “Hello-Goodbye,” Playin’ With Your Head, Beverly Theatre, Los Angeles (HBO)

Explained in the routine as part of a series of rotating "good-bye" phrases he uses.

(Source (Video)). Routine collected in Napalm & Silly Putty (2001).

WIST Quotations

Bach, Richard -- Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, ch. 18, epigraph (1977)

Carlin, George -- Show (1986-05-02), “Hello-Goodbye,” Playin’ With Your Head, Beverly Theatre, Los Angeles (HBO)