Peanuts by Charles Schulz for July 30, 1965
Transcript:
Lucy says, "I guess you're glad to have your stupid blanket back." Linus holds his blanket and says, "Getting a security blanket back is like having the flood waters recede . . ."<BR><BR> Linus continues, "It's like a reunion with old friends! It's like a drop of water to a man lost in the desert!"<BR><BR> Linus says, "Getting your security blanket back is like coming out of a dark cave into sunlight! It's like . . . "<BR><BR> Linus sits with his blanket tide around his mouth and says, "I still had thirty-five similes to go!"<BR><BR>
Here’s an analogy: A blanket is like the government. They give you security in exchange for your freedoms. (It’s called Social Contract. It’s a thing!)