“There is one thing no people have ever done; that is, to oppose a threatening war with intelligent and vigorous purpose some years before it was due to arrive.”~Carrie Chapman Catt American women’s suffrage leader Carrie Chapman Catt was born on this day in 1859.
“We cannot have peace if we are only concerned with peace. War is not an accident. It is the logical outcome of a certain way of life. If we want to attack war, we have to attack that way of life.”~A. J. Muste Dutch-born American clergyman and political activist A. J. Muste was born on … Continue reading Random Quote for January 08, 2026
“May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not.”~Millard Fillmore Thirteenth President of the United States Millard Fillmore was born on this day in 1800.
“When I was in journalism school, you were taught to be completely objective. But we don’t see that anymore.”~Julie Chen American television personality, news anchor, and television producer Julie Chen was born on this day in 1970.
“When religious leaders get involved in elections, it is usually with a reactionary social agenda.”~Elizabeth Joan Smith Canadian politician Elizabeth Joan Smith was born on this day in 1928.
“A vital democracy requires an informed electorate, civil discourse, and bold thinking.”~Jane O’Meara Sanders American social worker, college administrator, activist, and political strategist Jane O’Meara Sanders was born on this day in 1950.
“Are all Cabinets congeries of little autocrats with a super-autocrat presiding over them?”~Beatrice Webb English sociologist, economist, feminist, and social reformer Beatrice Webb was born on this day in 1858.
“I suspect that even today, with all the progress we have made in liberal thought, the quality of true tolerance is as rare as the quality of mercy.”~Frank Knox American politician, soldier, newspaper editor, and publisher Frank Knox was born on this day in 1874.
“You can never have international peace as long as you have national poverty.”~Stephen Leacock Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humourist Stephen Leacock was born on this day in 1869.
“Justice delayed is justice denied.”~William E. Gladstone British statesman and politician William E. Gladstone was born on this day in 1809.
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