“It is always our own self that we find at the end of the journey. The sooner we face that self, the better.” ~Ella Maillart Swiss adventurer, travel writer, photographer, and sportswoman Ella Maillart was born on this day in 1903.
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Random Quote for February 18, 2023
“If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.” ~Toni Morrison American novelist Toni Morrison was born on this day in 1931.
Random Quote for February 17, 2023
“If we would only give, just once, the same amount of reflection to what we want to get out of life that we give to the question of what to do with a two weeks’ vacation, we would be startled at our false standards and the aimless procession of our busy days.” ~Dorothy Canfield Fisher … Continue reading Random Quote for February 17, 2023
Random Quote for February 16, 2023
“Selective memory is surely one of nature’s most effective ways of ensuring the survival of our species.” ~Nigel Hamilton British-born biographer, academic, and broadcaster Nigel Hamilton was born on this day in 1944.
Random Quote for February 15, 2023
“The world can be better if there’s love, tolerance, and humility.” ~Irena Sendler Polish humanitarian, social worker, and nurse Irena Sendler was born on this day in 1910.
Random Quote for February 14, 2023
“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, . . . neither persons nor property will be safe.” ~Frederick Douglass American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass was born circa 1817 or 1818.
Random Quote for February 13, 2023
“All dogs seem to be great linguists, according to their owners. They always understand every word that’s said to them.” ~Susan Ertz Anglo-American writer Susan Ertz was born on this day in 1887.
Random Quote for February 11, 2023
“Literature is a textually transmitted disease, normally contracted in childhood.” ~Jane Yolen American fantasy, science fiction, and children’s author Jane Yolen was born on this day in 1939.
Random Quote for February 10, 2023
“Before you can be anything, you have to be yourself. That’s the hardest thing to find.” ~E. L. Konigsburg American writer and illustrator E. L. Konigsburg was born on this day in 1930.
Random Quote for February 09, 2023
“Chivalry isn’t dead. It’s just no longer gender-based.” ~Letitia Baldrige American etiquette expert, public relations executive, and author Letitia Baldrige was born on this day in 1926.
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