That’s true Calvin…happiness lies in such small and unimportant things… If only people of the world would understand this simple thing the world would have been such a peaceful place to be in….but alas..
Here is a quotation from Henry David Thoreau:“If I could command the wealth of all the worlds by lifting my finger, I would not pay such a price for it.”
After the cool spring and early summer that we have had here in the PNW, we are finally having summer like weather, so I feel exactly like Hobbes on this matter.
The juxtaposition of Hobbes to Calvin is always fun to see, especially because Hobbes is (generally) so good at getting Calvin to see the different perspective. You can make yourself miserable wishing about what you don’t have, or enjoy the moment and the things that you do have – simple. It’s essential to have goals, but happiness is a moment in time.
A much later episode had pretty much the same punchline, only the wish was for a sandwich, which he prepared himself and gloated that he got it. (Calvin had wished for, among other things, a private continent, making him Lex Luthor, Jr.)
Ah, yes: Calvin, the poster-boy for greed, always wanting more, thinking that it will satisfy his heart, when Hobbes is nearer the mark..Still, our nature will not rest until we have found the one thing that can fill the void in our deepest self. A warm, sunny field is closer than power and riches, but is still infinitely far from what we really need in the end..“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee.” — Saint Augustine
Hobbes in the 4th panel . . . on his back, happily snoozing away. This is exactly how my dog looks every night on our bed before we go to sleep! So peaceful, so content, so stress- and worry-free. Oh, how I envy her!!!!! :-)
margueritem over 13 years ago
Hobbes knows what’s important in life.
tis4kis over 13 years ago
Exactly Calvin… he wants what he has NOW. Try it…
NE1956 over 13 years ago
Rub his tummy Calvin. You’ll be his best bud for life.
ironclad2001 over 13 years ago
Hobbes has his priorities straight.
Hobbes Premium Member over 13 years ago
Excellent strip today. Here are two more of my favorites:Haiku Ewe (2009)Peanuts (1958)
rOugh-A over 13 years ago
good point calvin…it will be hard to argue with some one who looks so happy !
Phapada over 13 years ago
it so pretty day…..nice large Field after rainy season but not sure What is storm again ?
Phapada over 13 years ago
Relaxing this Strip to day …Lololol
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
Hobbes doesn’t need much to make him happy. Although if you had riches you could probably buy happiness.
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠
Gocomo2011 over 13 years ago
That’s true Calvin…happiness lies in such small and unimportant things… If only people of the world would understand this simple thing the world would have been such a peaceful place to be in….but alas..
Jeciel over 13 years ago
I wish Calvin has a happy life.
Plods with ...™ over 13 years ago
happiness is a warm kitty
tegm over 13 years ago
lol, calvin’s hilarous in the third frame!
alan.gurka over 13 years ago
Yeah, Calvin. Don’t you just hate that? Hobbes can be so inconsiderate sometimes. ;)
Dallas1701D over 13 years ago
There is a certain Eloisian quality to Hobbes’ wish that, quite frankly, scares me just a little.
Hobbes Premium Member over 13 years ago
Here is a quotation from Henry David Thoreau:“If I could command the wealth of all the worlds by lifting my finger, I would not pay such a price for it.”
BobtheBandGuy over 13 years ago
Nice icon, Marguerite. I see cacti every day!
lewisbower over 13 years ago
A warm sunny day, a string hammock, and a loop tape of the Yankees losing until eternity a loaf of bread and thou.
cleokaya over 13 years ago
After the cool spring and early summer that we have had here in the PNW, we are finally having summer like weather, so I feel exactly like Hobbes on this matter.
marc.lapointe over 13 years ago
The juxtaposition of Hobbes to Calvin is always fun to see, especially because Hobbes is (generally) so good at getting Calvin to see the different perspective. You can make yourself miserable wishing about what you don’t have, or enjoy the moment and the things that you do have – simple. It’s essential to have goals, but happiness is a moment in time.
rollercth over 13 years ago
looks like God has given us everything we need to be happy.
Habogee over 13 years ago
This one would translate directly into Red & Rover.
gorba over 13 years ago
dAAAAAAAWWWWWW I want to snuggle and pet Hobbes in that last panel! :3
spirit2002 over 13 years ago
Hobbes’ field of dreams.
Number Three over 13 years ago
I bet Calvin wishes there was no bedtime.
LOL LOL xxx
Puddleglum2 over 13 years ago
Hobbes’ view is far afield from what Calvin had in mind!
Stephen Gilberg over 13 years ago
A much later episode had pretty much the same punchline, only the wish was for a sandwich, which he prepared himself and gloated that he got it. (Calvin had wished for, among other things, a private continent, making him Lex Luthor, Jr.)
bmonk over 13 years ago
Ah, yes: Calvin, the poster-boy for greed, always wanting more, thinking that it will satisfy his heart, when Hobbes is nearer the mark..Still, our nature will not rest until we have found the one thing that can fill the void in our deepest self. A warm, sunny field is closer than power and riches, but is still infinitely far from what we really need in the end..“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee.” — Saint Augustine
ratlum over 13 years ago
My cat gets comfy like that in the house of course,Oh I envy him.
rentier over 13 years ago
I like this one and agree with Hobbes!
Topcattcw over 13 years ago
Very Zen, Hobbes! … happiness is what you have – right here, right now!
khpage over 13 years ago
How about a field of dreams realized?
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
Hobbes in the 4th panel . . . on his back, happily snoozing away. This is exactly how my dog looks every night on our bed before we go to sleep! So peaceful, so content, so stress- and worry-free. Oh, how I envy her!!!!! :-)
mac47 over 13 years ago
Me too.
Jogger2 over 13 years ago
I can wish for anything. The problem is getting what I wished for.
jplyler over 13 years ago
If you are not happy with the good things you have today – you will never be happy with the things that come your way tomorrow.
The Life I Draw Upon over 13 years ago
The road to success is discontent. The road to happiness is gratitude. How you get to each is a measure of character.
mrnathat over 13 years ago
Calvin could join Hobbes, but then his mom would want to know how the grass stains got on his jacket!