"Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. For this brave old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own. ~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox ~"

"3 InvisibleSun 23:11, 4 November 2008 (UTC) -->"

"1 Zarbon 12:46, 23 October 2008 (UTC)"

"4 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 21:07, 4 November 2021 (UTC) 2 Kalki 05:29, 19 October 2008 (UTC)"

"3 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 00:19, 5 November 2019 (UTC) -->, in regard to the anniversary of the Sutherland Springs church shooting."

"4 on anniversary of shooting JessRek6 (talk) 20:30, 17 November 2018 (UTC)"

"0 because it is unsourced. InvisibleSun 23:11, 4 November 2008 (UTC)"

"4 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 23:58, 4 November 2018 (UTC) 3 Kalki 05:29, 19 October 2008 (UTC)"

"1 Zarbon 05:41, 26 April 2008 (UTC)-->"

"0. I don't see this quote on the Durant page. - InvisibleSun 23:11, 4 November 2008 (UTC)"

"2 Kalki 05:29, 19 October 2008 (UTC) (I have now suggested a quotation of the full public domain poem instead of further quoting of parts of it. ~ Kalki (talk · contributions) 09:18, 31 October 2011 (UTC))"

"3 and brilliant for the same reason as I said prior. Zarbon 04:05, 8 July 2008 (UTC)"

"2 InvisibleSun 23:11, 4 November 2008 (UTC)"

"1 Kalki 05:29, 19 October 2008 (UTC) The full poem has far greater character and meaning than these stanzas alone can indicate well. (I have now suggested a quotation of the full public domain poem instead of further quoting of parts of it. ~ Kalki (talk · contributions) 09:18, 31 October 2011 (UTC))"

"3 because sorrow compels one to feel for eternity. Wilcox does such a nice job at being thorough. I love quotations such as this, derived from and towards sadness. Zarbon 04:05, 8 July 2008 (UTC)"

"4 Kalki (talk · contributions) 09:01, 31 October 2011 (UTC) 3, but this has been partially used already on 14 July 2004 ~ Kalki 05:29, 19 October 2008 (UTC) : but also would include the further stanzas suggested by Zarbon below, which I believe are rather poor as stand-alone quotes, and the final one, for a full quotation of the complete public domain poem all at once, and thus gratest possible context of each of the portions suggested:"

"3 because this speaks for sorrow beatifully. Zarbon 04:05, 8 July 2008 (UTC)"

"4 because this is so true. I love this quote and hold its initial meaning close to my heart. It is always better to express oneself and be restrained instead of be free and not expressive. Bravo to Debs for saying this. Zarbon 05:41, 26 April 2008 (UTC) -->"

"2 Kalki 21:49, 3 November 2006 (UTC)"

"3 because this one is damn sheer brilliance defined. He feels the suffering of everyone, the anguish of others, and is not alone in seeking a relationship with prisoners bound by law. I truly, truly, like this quote a lot. Way to go Debs. Zarbon 05:41, 26 April 2008 (UTC) -->"

"4 * 3 Kalki 21:49, 3 November 2006 (UTC)"

"1 Waheedone 02:25, 23 October 2008 (UTC) -->"

"1 because I prefer the original stages to this comical perspective...denial, anger, acceptance...although I must say it is a detailed logical quote. Zarbon 05:41, 26 April 2008 (UTC)"

"4 Kalki 23:38, 4 November 2008 (UTC) * 3 Kalki 21:49, 3 November 2006 (UTC) whenever this is used, it should be formatted as it is presented on the author's page:"

"3 InvisibleSun 19:40, 4 November 2007 (UTC) -->"

"4 InvisibleSun 18:56, 3 November 2006 (UTC) -->"

"3 Pithy Francoln (talk) 21:28, 13 October 2016 (UTC) This was one of the best lines from the 2014 Cosmos. I just didn't give it a "4" ranking because I think the Evolution really happened quote, above (also from Cosmos: ASO) is a more important QOTD candidate."

"2 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 22:52, 4 October 2017 (UTC) with a lean toward 3, but perhaps extended."

"3 Pithy Francoln (talk) 17:41, 8 October 2016 (UTC)"

"2 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 22:52, 4 October 2017 (UTC) but perhaps extended."

"4 Pithy Francoln (talk) 16:24, 6 October 2016 (UTC) An awesome endorsement from a notable scientist for the idea that we can find spiritual significance in the diversity and beauty wrought through evolution."

"1 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 22:33, 3 October 2014 (UTC) I could agree with the fact that among the most dangerous of the deluded are those created by religious zealotry, but not with the assumption or implication that this is an exclusive group of exclusionist personalities or partisans. There are many forms of bigoted zealotry just as foully oppressive as the foulest of religious zealots who overtly profess a religious motive to their brutal lusts and aims."

"2 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 22:33, 3 October 2014 (UTC) This is perhaps true, but seems to have too narrow a focus on "religion", almost as if it were a "motive" or primary cause, rather than an excuse or cover for evil aims."

"4 bystander (talk) 16:44, 3 October 2014 (UTC) Seems apropos to the current state of affairs"

"1 Truth resides in the Platonic world, it doesn't interact with the physical world. N6n 15:15, 15 September 2010 (UTC)"

"3 Kalki 20:49, 4 October 2009 (UTC) with a strong lean toward 4. [After considering ALL of these, this was actually my top preference for 2014, but decided to go with one that had another high ranking vote for it. ~ ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 22:33, 3 October 2014 (UTC)]"

"3 Kalki 20:49, 4 October 2009 (UTC) with a strong lean toward 4."

"3 Kalki 20:49, 4 October 2009 (UTC) with a lean toward 4."

"3 Kalki 20:49, 4 October 2009 (UTC)"

"2 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 08:09, 3 October 2012 (UTC) 3 Kalki 19:17, 2 October 2008 (UTC) still with a lean toward 3, but there are other better quotes by others I would rank higher for now."