“The world is wide, and I will not waste my life in friction when it could be turned into momentum.” ~Frances E. Willard American educator, temperance reformer, and women’s suffragist Frances E. Willard was born on this day in 1839.
“The world is wide, and I will not waste my life in friction when it could be turned into momentum.” ~Frances E. Willard American educator, temperance reformer, and women’s suffragist Frances E. Willard was born on this day in 1839.
“Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where you backbone ought to be.” ~Clementine Paddleford American food writer Clementine Paddleford was born on this day in 1898.
“Once you face your fear, nothing is ever as hard as you think.” ~Olivia Newton-John British and Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John was born on this day in 1948.
“Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amid joy.” ~Felicia Hemans English poet Felicia Hemans was born on this day in 1793.
“I shall not change my course because those who assume to be better than I desire it.” ~Victoria Woodhull American suffragist, politician, feminist, and writer Victoria Woodhull was born on this day in 1838.
“Nothing happens, and nothing happens, and then everything happens.” ~Fay Weldon English author, essayist, and playwright Fay Weldon was born on this day in 1931.
“Self-confidence is the most important thing, and this comes from identifying your goals, knowing your limits and roping in all the help you can get.” ~Shirley Conran British novelist and journalist Shirley Conran was born on this day in 1932.
“He who angers you conquers you.” ~Elizabeth Kenny Self-trained Australian bush nurse Elizabeth Kenny was born on this day in 1880.
“And scandal has a way of catching up with those who disregard its power.” ~Rachel Field American novelist, poet, and children's fiction writer Rachel Field was born on this day in 1894.
“Ideas aren’t magical; the only tricky part is holding on to one long enough to get it written down.” ~Lynn Abbey American fantasy author Lynn Abbey was born on this day in 1948.
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