“Each of us is a being in himself and a being in society, each of us needs to understand himself and understand others, take care of others and be taken care of himself.” ~Haniel Long American poet, novelist, publisher and academic Haniel Long was born on this day in 1888.
“When one must, one can.” ~Charlotte Whitton Canadian feminist and first woman mayor of Ottawa Charlotte Whitton was born on this day in 1896.
“Poetry has never been the language of barriers, it’s always been the language of bridges.” ~Amanda Gorman American poet and activist Amanda Gorman was born on this day in 1998.
“If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it.” ~Lucy Larcom American teacher, poet, and author Lucy Larcom was born on this day in 1824.
“Our invisibility is the essence of our oppression. And until we eliminate that invisibility, people are going to be able to perpetuate the lies and myths about gay people.” ~Jean O’Leary American lesbian and gay rights activist Jean O’Leary was born on this day in 1948.
“Love is the ultimate expression of the will to live.” ~Tom Wolfe American author and journalist Tom Wolfe was born on this day in 1930.
“Some people stay longer in an hour than others can in a week.” ~William Dean Howells American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright William Dean Howells was born on this day in 1837.
“Trouble is a part of life, and if you don’t share it, you don’t give the person who loves you enough chance to love you enough.” ~Dinah Shore American singer, actress, and television personality Dinah Shore was born on this day in 1916.
“Years teach us more than books.” ~Berthold Auerbach German poet and author Berthold Auerbach was born on this day in 1812.
“Dreams happen in the strangest places. Watch for them.” ~Lisa McMann American author Lisa McMann was born on this day in 1968.
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