“If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.”~Toni Morrison American novelist, essayist, children's writer, and professor Toni Morrison was born on this day in 1931.
“If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.”~Toni Morrison American novelist, essayist, children's writer, and professor Toni Morrison was born on this day in 1931.
“The way most people fail is in not keeping up the heart.”~Lady Gregory Irish dramatist, folklorist, and theatre manager Lady Gregory was born on this day in 1852.
“Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.”~Simone Biles American artistic gymnast Simone Biles was born on this day in 1997.
“It takes far less courage to cling to the past than it does to face the future.”~Sandra Brown American author Sandra Brown was born on this day in 1948.
“And that is how change happens. One gesture. One person. One moment at a time.”~Libba Bray2009 The Sweet Far Thing, p.300, Simon and Schuster American writer Libba Bray was born on this day in 1964.
“Depression is like a bruise that never goes away. A bruise in your mind. You just got to be careful not to touch it where it hurts. It’s always there, though.”~Jeffrey Eugenides American novelist and short-story writer Jeffrey Eugenides was born on this day in 1960.
“‘Normal’ is a dryer setting.”~Elizabeth Moon 2004. The Speed of Dark: A Novel, p.258, Ballantine Books American fantasy, military science fiction writer, and Marine Corps veteran, Elizabeth Moon was born on this day in 1945.
“The most revolutionary act is a clear view of the world as it really is.”~Rosa Luxemburg Polish and naturalized-German revolutionary socialist, Marxist philosopher, and anti-war activist Rosa Luxemburg was born on this day in 1871.
“Be careful, think about the effect of what you say. Your words should be constructive, bring people together, not pull them apart.”~Miriam Makeba South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba was born on this day in 1932.
“It takes a deep commitment to change and an even deeper commitment to grow.”~Ralph Ellison American novelist, literary critic, and scholar Ralph Ellison was born on this day in 1913.
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