“The world is not ideal, and the only weapon we can give our children is information. Information which is not pretty, but honest.” ~Cristina Saralegui Cuban-born American journalist, television personality, actress, and talk show host Cristina Saralegui was born on this day in 1948.
“No race of barbarians ever existed yet offered up children for money.” ~Samuel Gompers British-born American cigar maker and labor union leader Samuel Gompers was born on this day in 1850.
“I refused to take no for an answer.” ~Bessie Coleman American civil aviator, and the first African-American woman to hold a pilot license, Bessie Coleman was born on this day in 1892.
“The secret of the universe is this: The universe doesn’t care. That part of the job is yours.” ~David Gerrold American science fiction screenwriter and novelist David Gerrold was born on this day in 1944.
“You face challenges in your personal life and in your professional life. I continue to be relentlessly optimistic and not focus on the negative.” ~Norah O’Donnell American television journalist Norah O’Donnell was born on this day in 1974.
“As knowledge increases, wonder deepens.” ~Charles Morgan British playwright and novelist Charles Morgan was born on this day in 1894.
“Falling on your face, at the very least, is a forward movement.” ~Pat Mitchell American media executive Pat Mitchell was born on this day in 1943.
“Children often have a much stronger concept of morality than adults.” ~Nina Bawden English novelist and children’s writer Nina Bawden was born on this day in 1925.
“The point isn’t to know what you’re doing. The point is to have an experience doing something.” ~Kiki Smith German-born American artist Kiki Smith was born on this day in 1954.
“Ultimately, we actually all belong to only one tribe, to Earthlings.” ~Jill Tarter American astronomer Jill Tarter was born on this day in 1944.
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