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10 Joyous ‘Peanuts’ Quotes Guaranteed to Improve Your Day

Reader's Digest EditorsReader's Digest EditorsUpdated: Mar. 16, 2022

Charles Schulz debuted his first-ever Peanuts comic strip on October 2nd, 1950, in nine newspapers around America. 65 years and nearly 18,000 strips later, the simple wisdom of Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the whole gang has touched millions of readers. Here, enjoy our 10 favorite Peanuts quotes that always make us smile.

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Charles Schulz

Charlie Brown, on Moderation

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Charles Schulz

Sally Brown, on Self-Worth

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Charles Schulz

Linus Van Pelt, on Potential

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Charles Schulz

Lucy Van Pelt, on The Simplest Truth

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Charles Schulz

Snoopy, on the GOP Debates

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Charles Schulz

Charlie Brown, on the Futility of Study Hall

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Linus Van Pelt, on the World’s Cheapest Therapy

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Lucy Van Pelt, on Persistence

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Charles Schulz

Snoopy, on the Meaning of Meaninglessness

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Charles Schulz

Marcie, on Our Fundamental Needs

Originally Published: September 28, 2015
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