“When we become negative and ungrateful, it is important to remember… We have met the enemy; and he is us.”~Walt Kelly American animator and cartoonist Walt Kelly was born on this day in 1913.
“When we become negative and ungrateful, it is important to remember… We have met the enemy; and he is us.”~Walt Kelly American animator and cartoonist Walt Kelly was born on this day in 1913.
“There is no such thing as a “self-made” man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.”~George Matthew Adams American … Continue reading Random Quote for August 23, 2025
“Change the way you think, and you are already halfway to changing the world.”~Theodore Zeldin British historian Theodore Zeldin was born on this day in 1933.
“He who would confine his thought to present time will not understand present reality.”~Jules Michelet French historian, philosopher, teacher, and writer Jules Michelet was born on this day in 1798.
“It is incumbent upon all of us to build communities with the educational opportunities and support systems in place to help our youth become successful adults.”~Rubén Hinojosa American politician Rubén Hinojosa was born on this day in 1940.
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter.”~Bernard Baruch American financier and statesman Bernard Baruch was born on this day in 1870.
“Good will is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.”~Marshall Field American entrepreneur Marshall Field was born on this day in 1834.
“In science, the credit goes to the man who convinces the world, not to the man to whom the idea first occurs.”~Francis Darwin British botanist Francis Darwin was born on this day in 1848.
“Trust the divine power, and she will free the godlike elements in you and shape all into an expression of divine nature.”~Sri Aurobindo Indian yogi, maharishi, and Indian nationalist Sri Aurobindo was born on this day in 1872.
“Always make room for the unexpected in yourself.”~Steve Martin American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician Steve Martin was born on this day in 1945.
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