Rock Climbing Philosopher Gifts

"No, not really. I could probably tell you a thing or two about the meaning of life but I would like to know where the loo is."

'I don't know what 'peer pressure' is, but it makes a GREAT excuse!'

Very Difficult Conversations

"I'm bored."

"Recess does things to a man."

"He's declared it an area of natural beauty"

'I know I'm still in the Juniors, but I already need a therapist.'

'Sure, I took your shovel. Ethics doesn't kick in for a year or two.'

'I prefer the term 'whistleblower' to tattletale.'

Winter Weather.

"I'm doing whatever I feel like doing, before I reach the age of accountability."

"Do you think the birds like me?"

"Do you want to talk about it?"

'Don't let them know you're a prodigy. If they find out, they'll take away your teddy bear.'

'Play post office? -- I don't like violent games.'

Future Tents

"Maths is easy because it's so logical. 2 + 2 obviously equals 22."

'They're relics of the many ancient civilization that have dwelled at Blisshaven.'

"Tracks of black bear cub... Tracks of black bear mother... Tracks of Henry David Thoreau."

"It turns out I just wasted the whole morning networking with a dog."

"Ok, so I go back and forth… Then what?"

''Faith can move mountains'? -- That's actually a little disturbing.'

'You put it down for five seconds. I get it now.'

"I'll wear any kind of dirt, but I prefer a rich loam with lots of humus."

"I've never read such utter nonsense! There's a guy here reckons we're all living in some kind of computer simulation!!"

'I'm not making a mess, Mom -- I'm becoming one with the Earth!'

The Farmer Sutra.

'By George, this one I think I'm going to like!'

The secret to happiness is knowing how to keep a secret.

"What they lose on the swings we gain on the roundabouts."

"I love the way it blurs the boundary between inside and out."

"OK, I'll play outside, but what do I do when I get out of Wi-Fi range?"

'I don't have to go to school. My mom teachers me.'

'I became a bit claustrophobic living in a warren all the time: I prefer camping out now...'

"Personally, this child would love to be 'left behind.'"