Sunday, January 11, 2009

How To Do Math

"Here, maybe this will make more sense. I have eight pennies. I ask you for four more."
"I say forget it. You're the one with a steady paycheck."
"Just give me four pennies. Good. How much money do I have now?"
"Investments and all?"
"No, just here on the table..."
"Eight cents."
"No, eight plus four is twelve. See? Count them up."
"BUT THOSE FOUR ARE MINE!"

-Calvin and Hobbes. September 18, 1990

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