Richard W. Hatch > Quotes

“Well, the important thing about a picnic is that a place to eat the lunch you have brought is never really suitable unless it is hard work getting the lunch there.”
― Richard W. Hatch, The Curious Lobster

“When people thank you for a gift or a great favor you must never say it is nothing. That makes the gift or favor seem very mean. You should say very kindly: ‘You are very welcome,’ or ‘I am very glad I could be of service.’ You don’t get any credit in this world if you are always belittling yourself. Now I, for instance,”
― Richard W. Hatch, The Curious Lobster

“Perfect happiness occurs when you are not afraid of anything and you have all you want to eat.”
― Richard W. Hatch, The Curious Lobster

“If you are cautious you never have any adventures,”
― Richard W. Hatch, The Curious Lobster

“what a home is—a place not to be bothered in.”
― Richard W. Hatch, The Curious Lobster