“Truth is the torch that gleams through the fog without dispelling it.”~Claude Adrien Helvétius French philosopher, freemason, and littérateur Claude Adrien Helvétius was born on this day in 1715.
“Truth is the torch that gleams through the fog without dispelling it.”~Claude Adrien Helvétius French philosopher, freemason, and littérateur Claude Adrien Helvétius was born on this day in 1715.
“There is a need for heroism in American life today.”~Vicki Baum Austrian writer Vicki Baum was born on this day in 1888.
“The 4th Amendment and the personal rights it secures have a long history. At the very core stands the right of a man to retreat into his own home and there be free from unreasonable governmental intrusion.”~Potter Stewart American lawyer, judge, and associate justice of the United States Supreme Court Potter Stewart was born on … Continue reading Random Quote for January 23, 2026
“The best prophet of the future is the past.”~Lord Byron British poet Lord Byron was born on this day in 1788.
“Those who invalidate reason ought seriously to consider whether they argue against reason with or without reason.”~Ethan Allen American farmer, writer, military officer, and politician Ethan Allen was born on this day in 1738.
“The final frontier may be human relationships, one person to another.”~Buzz Aldrin American astronaut, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot Buzz Aldrin was born on this day in 1930.
“The scariest monsters are the ones that lurk within our souls.”~Edgar Allan Poe American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe was born on this day in 1809.
“Like some infernal monster, still venomous in death, a war can go on killing people for a long time after it’s all over.”~Nevil Shute English novelist and aeronautical engineer Nevil Shute was born on this day in 1899.
“Patriotism can flourish only where racism and nationalism are given no quarter. We should never mistake patriotism for nationalism. A patriot is one who loves his homeland. A nationalist is one who scorns the homelands of others.”~Johannes Rau German politician Johannes Rau was born on this day in 1931.
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths, or the turning inwards in prayer for five short minutes.”~Etty Hillesum Dutch Jewish author Etty Hillesum was born on this day in 1914.
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