Peanuts by Charles Schulz for November 18, 1971
November 17, 1971
November 19, 1971
Transcript:
"Charlie Brown stands in front of Lucy's psychiatric booth and says, \"So I bought Linus a new blanket . . I thought I was doing the right thing . .\"<BR><BR> Lucy says, \"Hmm . . . I'm not quite sure how I can put this, Charlie Brown, but let me say this . . .\"<BR><BR> Lucy continues, \"In all of mankind's history, there has never been more damage done than by people who 'Thought they were doing the right thing.'\"<BR><BR> Lucy says, \"Five cents, please!\" Charlie Brown sighs.\"<BR><BR>" dialogue-text,"Charlie Brown stands in front of Lucy's psychiatric booth and says, \"So I bought Linus a new blanket . . I thought I was doing the right thing . .\"<BR><BR> Lucy says, \"Hmm . . . I'm not quite sure how I can put this, Charlie Brown, but let me say this . . .\"<BR><BR> Lucy continues, \"In all of mankind's history, there has never been more damage done than by people who 'Thought they were doing the right thing.'\"<BR><BR> Lucy says, \"Five cents, please!\" Charlie Brown sighs.\"<BR><BR>"
I have to respect Lucy for this one. I expected her to start yelling, even punching Charlie Brown. That’s her brother who defeated his blanket habit, and Charlie Brown spoiled it. She might have been understandably angry. However, she remained dispassionate and made an excellent point. Well done, Lucy.