“Nothing is more sad than the death of an illusion.” ~Arthur Koestler Hungarian-born author and journalist Arthur Koestler was born on this day in 1905.
“Nothing is more sad than the death of an illusion.” ~Arthur Koestler Hungarian-born author and journalist Arthur Koestler was born on this day in 1905.
“Everything is change; and you cannot step twice into the same river.” ~Mary Renault English writer Mary Renault was born on this day in 1905.
“When you have a situation that’s destructive, when there’s tremendous inhumanity everywhere, you see how humanity survives in all of its different permutations.” ~Leslie Cockburn American investigative journalist, and filmmaker Leslie Cockburn was born on this day in 1952.
“Prejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart.” ~Marguerite Gardiner Irish novelist, journalist, and literary hostess Marguerite Gardiner was born on this day in 1789.
“Our past, our present, and whatever remains of our future, absolutely depend on what we do now.” ~Sylvia Earle American marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, author, and lecturer Sylvia Earle was born on this day in 1935.
“Be yourself. The world worships the original.” ~Ingrid Bergman Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman was born on this day in 1915.
“I have discovered that my freedom is within me, and nothing can destroy it.” ~Janet Frame New Zealand author Janet Frame was born on this day in 1924.
“Be a big person; be generous of spirit; be the person you’d admire.” ~Allegra Huston British-American author, editor, and writer Allegra Huston was born on this day in 1964.
“Lack of genius never held anyone back. Only time wasted on resentment and daydreaming can do that.” ~Dorothy Dunnett Scottish novelist Dorothy Dunnett was born on this day in 1923.
“Every one of us is different in some way, but for those of us who are more different, we have to put more effort into convincing the less different that we can do the same thing they can, just differently.” ~Marlee Matlin American actress, author, and activist Marlee Matlin was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for August 24, 2023
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