Maxwell Valentine

“And then to dwell in sovereign barns, And dream the days away,— The grass so little has to do, I wish I were the hay!”
― Emily Dickinson, The Poetry of Emily Dickinson

“The only really reliable way to transfer cold germs is physically by touch.”
― Bill Bryson, The Body: A Guide for Occupants

“Can be selectively bred into kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, and more. All are descended from the same ancestor, making this plant very versatile for selective breeding!”
― Ryan North, How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler

“Allowing for the two types of year (leap and normal), and the seven possible days a year can start on, there are only fourteen calendars to choose from. When I was shopping for a 2019 calendar (non–leap year, starting on a Tuesday), I knew it would be the same as the one for 2013, so I could pick up a secondhand one at a discount price. Actually, for some retro charm, I hunted down one from 1985.”
― Matt Parker, Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors