“Life is so constructed, that the event does not, cannot, will not, match the expectation.” ~Charlotte Brontë English novelist and poet Charlotte Brontë was born on this day in 1816.
“Life is so constructed, that the event does not, cannot, will not, match the expectation.” ~Charlotte Brontë English novelist and poet Charlotte Brontë was born on this day in 1816.
“No longer can a risk to human life be considered subordinate to blind and increasingly discredited ideology.” ~Gina Miller Guyanese-British business owner and activist Gina Miller was born n this day in 1965.
“When the enemy has no face, society will invent one.” ~Susan Faludi American feminist, journalist, and author Susan Faludi was born on this day in 1959.
“Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever.” ~Karen Blixen Danish author Karen Blixen was born on this day in 1885.
“The truth doesn’t care what we think of it.” ~Anne Michaels Canadian poet and novelist Anne Michaels was born on this day in 1958.
“In the long run, you make your own luck—good, bad, or indifferent.” ~Loretta Lynn American country music singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn was born on this day in 1932.
“Even if the hopes you started out with are dashed, hope has to be maintained.” ~Seamus Heaney Irish poet, playwright, and translator Seamus Heaney was born on this day in 1939.
“I’m about possibilities and about surprises and the life force.” ~Joel Grey American actor, singer, dancer, photographer and theatre director Joel Grey was born on this day in 1932.
“Gratitude, not understanding, is the secret to joy and equanimity.” ~Anne Lamott American novelist, non-fiction writer, essayist, and memoirist Anne Lamott was born on this day in 1954.
“No one believes a liar. Even when she’s telling the truth.” ~Sara Shepard American author Sara Shepard was born on this day in 1977.
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