This is the first batch of Philosophy in a Teacup Matter. These were put up between 3/21/2001 and 5/12/2001.

This is what's great about birthdays: It's nice to know that, for at least a day, the whole world revolves around you.

-Garfield the Cat [Jim Davies' hit comic strip/cartoon. Actually, I don't remember how this line exactly went, but you got the picture.]

If you insist on lowering your value, then the world won't do much to change that.

-source unknown; I got this quote from a friend, but he wasn't able to remember where he got this

Bravery is not a function of firepower.

-JC Denton [Deus Ex ~ game by Ion Storm and Eidos]

If there were no God, it would be necessary to invent him.

-Voltaire

Devote yourself, but do not lose who you are.

-Strider Hiryu [Marvel vs. Capcom ~ Capcom's hit Arcade game]

It's sad that people only start to truly value something once it is permanently lost.

Movement and progress always requires a certain amount of friction. [The process of walking is ruled by the presence of friction.]

One of the greatest everyday gifts a person can give to another is a genuine smile from the heart.

-Ninjago [Millie's Cafe]