“Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.”~Mary Ritter Beard American historian, author, women's suffrage activist, women's history archivist, and lifelong advocate of social justice Mary Ritter Beard was born on this day in 1876.
“We are reminded that, in the fleeting time we have on this Earth, what matters is not wealth, or status, or power, or fame, but rather how well we have loved and what small part we have played in making the lives of other people better.”~Barack Obama Forty-fourth president of the United States Barack Obama … Continue reading Random Quote for August 4, 2021
“After all, the only thing that is going to save mankind is if enough people live their lives for something or someone other than themselves.”~Leon Uris American author Leon Uris was born on this day in 1924.
“You are the storyteller of your own life, and you can create your own legend, or not.”~Isabel Allende Chilean-American novelist and essayist Isabel Allende was born on this day in 1942.
“Some languages expand not only your ability to speak to different people but what you're able to think.”~G. Willow Wilson American comics writer, prose author, essayist, and journalist G. Willow Wilson was born on this day in 1982.
“Honest people don't hide their deeds.”~Emily Brontë English novelist and poet Emily Brontë was born on this day in 1818.
“Sometimes we know in our bones what we really need to do, but we're afraid to do it. Taking a chance and stepping beyond the safety of the world we've always known is the only way to grow, though and without risk there is no reward.”~Wil Wheaton American actor, blogger, and writer Wil Wheaton was … Continue reading Random Quote for July 29, 2021
“There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.”~Jackie Kennedy American socialite, book editor, writer, photographer, and former First Lady of the United States Jackie Kennedy was born on this day in 1929.
“Enjoy a ‘world’ where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!”~Gary Gygax American game designer and author best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D [with Dave Arneson]) Gary Gygax was born on this day in 1938.
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.”~Aldous Huxley English writer and philosopher Aldous Huxley was born on this day in 1894.
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