“We’ve learned how to destroy, but not to create; how to waste, but not to build; how to kill men, but not how to save them; how to die, but seldom how to live.”~Omar N. Bradley American Army officer Omar N. Bradley was born on this day in 1893.
Random Quote for February 11, 2026
“Quality child care, health insurance coverage, and training make it possible for former welfare recipients to get, and keep, jobs.”~Mel Carnahan American lawyer and politician Mel Carnahan was born on this day in 1934.
Random Quote for February 10, 2026
“You say that freedom of utterance is not for time of stress, and I reply with the sad truth that only in time of stress is freedom of utterance in danger? Only when free utterance is suppressed is it needed, and when it is needed it is most vital to justice.”~William Allen White American newspaper … Continue reading Random Quote for February 10, 2026
Random Quote for February 09, 2026
“There is nothing more corrupting, nothing more destructive of the noblest and finest feelings of our nature, than the exercise of unlimited power.”~William Henry Harrison The ninth President of the United States, William Henry Harrison, was born on this day in 1773.
The Disappearing Acolyte
The group gathered in the common room to break their fast just as the fourth bell resounded throughout the city. It was simple fare—fried eggs, potato, and meat, wrapped in a grilled flatbread that Ashja had wolfed down in many port towns—but it stuck with her until the midday meal. As she drank down the … Continue reading The Disappearing Acolyte
Random Quote for February 07, 2026
“Never trust anyone who wants what you’ve got. Friend or no, envy is an overwhelming emotion.”~Eubie Blake American pianist and composer Eubie Blake was born on this day in 1887.
Random Quote for February 06, 2026
“Every one of the world’s dictatorships can and does claim to be acting in the name of the people.”~Harold H. Greene American jurist Harold H. Greene was born on this day in 1923.
Random Quote for February 05, 2026
“Whoever looks at America will see: the ship is powered by stupidity, corruption, or prejudice.”~Johann Most German-American Social Democratic, anarchist politician, newspaper editor, and orator Johann Most was born on this day in 1846.
Random Quote for February 04, 2026
“It is better to protest than to accept injustice.”~Rosa Parks American civil rights activist Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913.
Random Quote for February 03, 2026
“We hope never to live in a Republic where one section is pinned to the other section by bayonets.”~Horace Greeley American newspaper editor and publisher Horace Greeley was born on this day in 1811.
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