“I valued my independence from an early age and was always something of a individualist … Well, a show-off anyway.” ~Alice Roosevelt Longworth American writer and socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth was born on this day in 1884.
“I valued my independence from an early age and was always something of a individualist … Well, a show-off anyway.” ~Alice Roosevelt Longworth American writer and socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth was born on this day in 1884.
“Sometimes we read or hear too much news that makes us fearful or suspicious of others. We can forget that most of the people that we know, or at least encounter regularly, are decent and friendly.” ~Adrienne Clarkson Hong Kong–Canadian journalist and 26th Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for February 10, 2024
“I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.” ~Carole King American singer-songwriter and musician Carole King was born on this day in 1942.
“Weak people talk and do not act, strong people act and keep quiet.” ~Éliphas Lévi French esotericist, poet, and writer Éliphas Lévi was born on this day in 1810.
“I’m an ordinary person under extraordinary circumstances.” ~Natalie Cole American singer, songwriter, and actress Natalie Cole was born on this day in 1950.
“Failure is a part of success.” ~Hank Aaron American professional baseball player Hank Aaron was born on this day in 1934.
“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.
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