I didn't want a life of having to deal with everybody. Every old woman, every drunk or wife of a drunk, the constant traffic of people which is the priest's work.

—FH Powers, on why he didn't become a priest

Christopher Cadwell on Calvin & Hobbes:

The late political scientist James Q. Wilson described “Calvin and Hobbes” as “our only popular explication of the moral philosophy of Aristotle.” Wilson meant that the social order is founded on self-control and delayed gratification—and that Calvin is hopeless at these things. Calvin thinks that “life should be more like TV” and that he is “destined for greatness” whether he does his homework or not. His favorite sport is “Calvinball,” in which he is entitled to make up the rules as he goes along.

Terry Teachout on Peggy Lee

Her sultry version of "Fever."