#!/usr/bin/env python3

# QUOTES: Cross-platform random quote generator. Reads from a plain text file.

# Usage: ./quotes.py [path/to/quotes.txt]          # Unix/macOS/Linux
#        python quotes.py [path\to\quotes.txt]     # Windows

# Tip:   Edit QUOTE_FILE in the script to set a default location for quotes.txt

# Blue Oak Council License 1.0.0 - https://blueoakcouncil.org/license/1.0.0

# 08 Jul 2025: Initial Release - (c) 640kb.neocities.org
# 14 Dec 2025: fixed file path issue when using the tilde.

import os
import random
import sys

# Enter the "quotes.txt" full path below (or "quotes path/anyFilename.txt")
QUOTE_FILE = '~/bin/quotes.txt'

def get_random_quote(file_path):
    file_path = os.path.expanduser(file_path)
    try:
        with open(file_path, 'r') as file:
            lines = [line.strip() for line in file if line.strip() and not line.strip().startswith('#')]
        if not lines:
            return "No quotes available."
        return random.choice(lines)
    except FileNotFoundError:
        return f"Error: Quote file '{file_path}' not found."

if __name__ == "__main__":
    quote_file = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else QUOTE_FILE
    quote = get_random_quote(quote_file)
    print(f"\n{quote}\n")