“For each one of us stands alone in the midst of a universe.”~John Buchanan Robinson American politician John Buchanan Robinson was born on this day in 1846.
Author: JJ Shaun
Random Quote for May 22, 2025
“The most common characteristic of all police states is intimidation by surveillance. Citizens know they are being watched and overheard. Their mail is being examined. Their homes can be invaded.”~Vance Packard American journalist and social critic Vance Packard was born on this day in 1914.
Random Quote for May 21, 2025
“Never should the power of an individual be allowed to impede the progress of the rest of the nation; never should the power of a nation be allowed to impede the progress of mankind.”~Léon Bourgeois French statesman Léon Bourgeois was born on this day in 1851.
Random Quote for May 20, 2025
“In the long-run, the best proof of a good character is good actions.”~John Stuart Mill English philosopher, political economist, politician, and civil servant John Stuart Mill was born on this day in 1806.
Random Quote for May 19, 2025
“I am sure that you will never end war with wars.”~Nancy Astor American-born British politician Nancy Astor was born on this day in 1879.
Zephyr Alterian
Zephyr Alterian balanced on the edge of the roof, knowing her next move would determine her future. If she tried to jump the span, she’d miss and the guards below would have her. If she swung down to the window below, the result was the same. So, she did the only thing a young, naïve … Continue reading Zephyr Alterian
Random Quote for May 17, 2025
“The essence of war is insanity. Destruction, death, women widowed, children orphaned, lands plundered, property destroyed, lives decimated—it’s all bad.”~Gary Paulsen American author Gary Paulsen was born on this day in 1939.
Random Quote for May 16, 2025
“The right to have a slave implies the right in some one to make the slave; that right must be equal and mutual, and this would resolve society into a state of perpetual war.”~William H. Seward American lawyer and politician William H. Seward was born on this day in 1801.
Random Quote for May 15, 2025
“Those who give the orders are not the ones to die. The people who are doing the work and the fighting and the dying, and those who are doing the talking, are not all the same people.”~Katherine Anne Porter American journalist, essayist, short story writer, novelist, poet, and political activist Katherine Anne Porter was born … Continue reading Random Quote for May 15, 2025
Random Quote for May 14, 2025
“We want women leaders today as never before. Leaders who are not afraid to be called names and who are willing to go out and fight. I think women can save civilization. Women are persons.”~Emily Murphy Canadian magistrate, women’s rights activist, and author Emily Murphy was born on this day in 1868.
J.J. Shaun 