Check out the best Calvin and Hobbes quotes that capture humor, friendship, imagination, childlike wonder, and deep life lessons.
Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most beloved and iconic comic strips in history, created by Bill Watterson and published from 1985 to 1995.
Commonly described as “the last great newspaper comic”, the strip quickly captured the hearts of readers around the world.
The story follows Calvin, a mischievous six-year-old boy, and Hobbes, his loyal stuffed tiger who comes alive through Calvin’s boundless imagination.
Together, they explore childhood, friendship, nature, school, and life itself—often with humor, sarcasm, and surprising depth.
What sets Calvin and Hobbes apart is its ability to blend childhood innocence with sharp social commentary, offering reflections on society, human behavior, and the meaning of life.
Despite ending in 1995, the comic strip remains a cultural classic, inspiring generations with its themes of creativity, individuality, freedom, and curiosity.
Here are the most famous Calvin and Hobbes quotes that will make you laugh, think, and see the world through a more creative lens.
Top 10 Calvin And Hobbes Quotes
- “Life is full of surprises, but never when you need one.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “It’s not denial. I’m just selective about the reality I accept.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “If you can find even one person you really like, you’re lucky.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “I find my life is a lot easier the lower I keep everyone’s expectations.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Becoming an adult is probably the dumbest thing you could ever do.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “If good things lasted forever, would we appreciate how precious they are?” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “There’s no problem so awful that you can’t add some guilt to it and make it even worse.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “I wondered, is it better to do the right thing and fail… or is it better to do the wrong thing and succeed!” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take the time to enjoy where we are.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
Best Calvin And Hobbes Quotes
- “No one recognizes my hints to smother me with affection.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “I think grown ups just act like they know what they’re doing.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “How old do you have to be before you know what’s going on?” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “I wonder what people knew before there were magazine quizzes.” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Our class voted Calvin the “most likely to be seen on the news some day.” — Susie, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Day by Day, Nothing Seems to Change, But Pretty Soon…Everything’s Different.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “You know, there are times when it’s a source of personal pride to not be human.” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “You jerk! This is for sending me a valentine card with a drawing of me as a worm-eaten corpse!” — Susie, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Everybody seeks happiness! Not me, though! That’s the difference between me and the rest of the world. Happiness isn’t good enough for me! I demand Euphoria!” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
Famous Quotes From Calvin And Hobbes
- “I am the culmination of creation!” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “I had to say goodbye as soon as I said hello.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Your denial of my victimhood is lowering my self esteem!” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ol’ buddy… Let’s go exploring!” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Getting an inch of snow is like winning 10 cents in the lottery.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Why should I have to work for everything? It’s like I don’t deserve it!” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Maybe we can eventually make language a complete impediment to understanding.” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I bet they’d live a lot differently.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “I don’t care. We’re not having an anatomically correct snowman in the front yard.” — Calvin’s mother, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “As you can see, I’ve memorized this utterly useless fact long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget it forever. You’ve taught me nothing except how to cynically manipulate the system. Congratulations. ” —Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
Funny Calvin And Hobbes Quotes
- “Is it a right to remain ignorant?” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Virtue needs some cheaper thrills.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Where do we keep all our chainsaws, Mom?” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Somehow, it’s always right now until it’s later.” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “If people could put rainbows in zoos, they’d do it!” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “I think our actions shows what’s inside our hearts.” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Life could be a lot better too! But worse is more likely.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don’t help.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “If you couldn’t find any weirdness, maybe we’ll just have to make some.” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “The secret to enjoying your job is to have a hobby that’s even worse.” — Calvin’s father, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “They say winning isn’t everything, and I’ve decided to take their word for it.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “I think night time is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Sometimes one should just look at things and think about things, without doing things.” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “I suppose if we couldn’t laugh at things that don’t make sense, we couldn’t react to a lot of life.” — Hobbes, (Calvin And Hobbes)
- “Given that sooner or later, we’re all just going to die, what’s the point of learning about integers?” — Calvin, (Calvin And Hobbes)
Conclusion
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