Gobbets

Inspired by roomie's Quotable Quotes (see her post), I just had to put in my two shillings as well. Gobbets usually refer to lumps of meat, but may also refer to bits of trivia and little quotes.

“One of the hardest things for boys to learn is that a teacher is human. One of the hardest things for a teacher to learn is not to tell them.” Mr. Hector, The History Boys.

“History is a commentary on the various and continuing incapabilities of men. What is history? History is women following behind with the bucket.” Mrs. Lintott, The History Boys.

“Is this the moment?” Pause. “OI! THERE’S A WAR GOING ON HERE!” An exasperated Harry Potter reminding Ron and Hermione of their priorities.

“In the long run we are all dead.” John Maynard Keynes, on why analysis in the short run is important.

“Older sisters are the crabgrass on the lawn of life.” Linus from Peanuts on his bossy older sister Lucy.

“The grass is always greener over the septic tank.” Erma Bombeck on the truth about the suburbs.

And just for fun...

Images from: apple.com, arwen-undomiel.com, artdungeon.net (the harry potter painting is her original work -- amazing!), amazon.com, some random macro texbook...