“But there are some wounds that can never be healed.” ~Helen Garner Australian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, Helen Garner was born on this day in 1942.
“But there are some wounds that can never be healed.” ~Helen Garner Australian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, Helen Garner was born on this day in 1942.
“Every child, woman, and man should possess license to speak or sing in his or her true voice.” ~Joyce Maynard American novelist, memoirist, and journalist Joyce Maynard was born on this day in 1953.
“Leadership is not about popularity, it is about doing what is right.” ~Laura Bush American teacher, librarian, memoirist, and former First Lady of Texas and First Lady of the United States, Laura Bush was born on this day in 1946.
“All books are doors; and some of them are wardrobes.” ~Susanna Clarke English author Susanna Clarke was born on this day in 1959.
“Kids learn more from example than from anything you say; I'm convinced they learn very early not to hear anything you say, but to watch what you do.” ~Jane Pauley American television host, and author, Jane Pauley was born on this day in 1950.
“It’s the imperfections that make something beautiful, that’s what makes it different and unique from everything else.” ~Bob Ross American painter, art instructor, and television host, Bob Ross was born on this day in 1942.
“… To know and love one other human being is the root of all wisdom.” ~Evelyn Waugh English writer, journalist, and book reviewer, Evelyn Waugh was born on this day in 1903.
“Don’t live in a way that makes you feel dead.” ~Zadie Smith English novelist, essayist, and short-story writer, Zadie Smith was born on this day in 1975.
“This is what I learned: that everybody is talented, original and has something important to say.” ~Brenda Ueland American journalist, editor, freelance writer, and writing teacher, Brenda Ueland was born on this day in 1891.
“Sometimes I think that people's characters get forged, at least in part, from their names.” ~Jeff Goldblum American actor and musician Jeff Goldblum was born on this day in 1952.
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