“Contemplation seems to be about the only luxury that costs nothing.” ~Dodie Smith English novelist and playwright Dodie Smith was born on this day in 1896.
“Contemplation seems to be about the only luxury that costs nothing.” ~Dodie Smith English novelist and playwright Dodie Smith was born on this day in 1896.
“We are more closely connected to the invisible than to the visible.” ~Novalis German aristocrat, polymath, mineralogist, civil engineer, poet, novelist, philosopher and mystic Novalis was born on this day in 1772.
“I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one.” ~Calamity Jane American frontierswoman, explorer, US Army scout, pioneer, storyteller, sharpshooter, performer, dance-hall girl, and alleged prostitute Calamity Jane was born on this day in 1852.
“There are two kinds of worries—those you can do something about and those you can’t. Don’t spend any time on the latter.” ~Duke Ellington American jazz pianist, composer, songwriter, jazz orchestra leader, arranger, conductor, and actor Duke Ellington was born on this day in 1899.
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” ~Harper Lee American novelist Harper Lee was born on this day in 1926.
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” ~Coretta Scott King American author, activist, and civil rights leader Coretta Scott King was born on this day in 1927.
“Anyone who has problems, or worries, anyone who laughs and cries, anyone who feels can write. It’s only talking on paper… talking about the things that matter to us.” ~Patricia Reilly Giff American author and teacher Patricia Reilly Giff was born on this day in 1935.
“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” ~Ella Fitzgerald American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was born on this day in 1917.
“If you’re unhappy, change something.” ~Sue Grafton American mystery novelist Sue Grafton was born on this day in 1940.
“Freedom is a public library.” ~Paula Fox American author Paula Fox was born on this day in 1923.
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