“Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.” ~Lucretia Mott American Quaker, abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and social reformer Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793.
“Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.” ~Lucretia Mott American Quaker, abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and social reformer Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793.
“The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you can only do a little. Do what you can.” ~Liz Smith American gossip columnist Liz Smith was born on this day in 1923.
“Contradictions in human character are one of its most consistent notes.” ~Muriel Spark“Loitering with Intent”, p.16, New Directions Publishing Scottish novelist, short story writer, poet, and essayist Muriel Spark was born on this day in 1918.
“The more facts one introduces, the more truth one shows, the more determined the bigot is to cling to his belief.” ~Judith Tarr American fantasy and science fiction author Judith Tarr was born on this day in 1955.
“The world is not ideal, and the only weapon we can give our children is information. Information which is not pretty, but honest.” ~Cristina Saralegui Cuban-born American journalist, television personality, actress, and talk show host Cristina Saralegui was born on this day in 1948.
“No race of barbarians ever existed yet offered up children for money.” ~Samuel Gompers British-born American cigar maker and labor union leader Samuel Gompers was born on this day in 1850.
“I refused to take no for an answer.” ~Bessie Coleman American civil aviator, and the first African-American woman to hold a pilot license, Bessie Coleman was born on this day in 1892.
“The secret of the universe is this: The universe doesn’t care. That part of the job is yours.” ~David Gerrold American science fiction screenwriter and novelist David Gerrold was born on this day in 1944.
“You face challenges in your personal life and in your professional life. I continue to be relentlessly optimistic and not focus on the negative.” ~Norah O’Donnell American television journalist Norah O’Donnell was born on this day in 1974.
“As knowledge increases, wonder deepens.” ~Charles Morgan British playwright and novelist Charles Morgan was born on this day in 1894.
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