Calvin Hobbes Quotes

11 quotes from 6 authors

Because many still wrestle with the gap between childhood wonder and adult cynicism, these eleven Calvin & Hobbes snippets hit a familiar nerve. If you crave sharper satire, try Comic Strip Humor; for deeper joy musings, visit Philosophy of Happiness; and for broader playful critique, see Satire in Pop Culture.

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I hate Calvin and Hobbes. I think its a big re-hash of formula kid strips.

Bill Griffith

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Everyone says how Calvin and Hobbes is about a real kid, to me there's nothing real about it; it's an adult using…

Bill Griffith

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As a kid, I was obsessed with 'Calvin and Hobbes' and 'Bone,' and I'm certain that I've unconsciously ripped off ideas from…

Alex Hirsch

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“Virtue needs some cheaper thrills,’” Bobo said. Andy recognized the quote. “Calvin and Hobbes.” “Damn”

Tommy Wallach

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It's gratifying to hear that from people who care about comic art. I never know what to make of it when someone…

Bill Watterson

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As "Calvin and Hobbes" went on, the writing pushed the drawings into greater complexity. One of the jokes I really like is…

Bill Watterson

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“People think it’sfun to be a super genius, but they don’t realize how hard it is to put up with all the…

Dharma Hazari

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“Calvin and Hobbes: Calvin: Everybody seeks happiness! Not me, though! That’s the difference between me and the rest of the world. Happiness…

Bill Watterson

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One thing I think about a lot is that one of my favorite pieces of narrative art as a child was 'Calvin…

Raphael Bob-Waksberg

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“Calvin's Mom confronts him as he stands at the open front door, going to school: Calvin, are you going to take that…

Bill Watterson

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“CALVIN: Hey, I got some mail! It's a Valentine card. HOBBES: From Susie Derkins! CALVIN: It says "Please be my Valentine." HOBBES:…

Bill Watterson

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