Reply #18: There was one episode from years ago...Marge and Homer were

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talking in bed. Homer had done something to piss off Mr. Burns (I don't remember exactly what) and Homer was panicking, scared that Mr. Burns would ruin him. And he said to Marge, "Marge, make me feel better, make me feel better".

Marge thought for a minute and then said, "You know, Homer. You like the little things. Donuts in the morning, and beer at night. Mr. Burns can take everything else from you, but he can never take that away." (this is a paraphrase, but captures the thought.) She then told him that simple pleasures made him happy, and that those pleasures would always be there.

I loved the sentiment of that episode, and the very obtuse reference to Thoreau. An amazing show. MKJ