June 2013
“The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”
“I don’t believe there’s any problem in this country, no matter how tough it is, that Americans, when they roll up their sleeves, can’t completely ignore.” —George Carlin (via kateoplis)
“I don’t believe there’s any problem in this country, no matter how tough it is, that Americans, when they roll up their sleeves, can’t completely ignore.” —George Carlin (via kateoplis)
“Here’s all you have to know about men and women: women are crazy, and men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid.”
—George Carlin (via kateoplis)
“It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived.”
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Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
Happy Father’s Day! This quote, from the classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, is spoken by protagonist Scout on her father and one of our favorite literary fathers, Atticus Finch. Who are some of your favorite literary dads?
Also, don’t forget to get your dad a Father’s Day gift! A gift from the NYPL gift shop is the perfect way to tell your dad how much you appreciate all of his fatherly duties!
(via nypl)