“Far too many people are looking for the right person, instead of trying to be the right person.”~Gloria Steinem American feminist journalist, writer, and social-political activist Gloria Steinem was born on this day in 1934.
“Far too many people are looking for the right person, instead of trying to be the right person.”~Gloria Steinem American feminist journalist, writer, and social-political activist Gloria Steinem was born on this day in 1934.
“There's something beautiful about finding one's innermost thoughts in another.”~Olive Schreiner South African author, novelist, suffragist, political activist anti-war campaigner, and intellectual Olive Schreiner was born on this day in 1855.
“Doing what you were born to do … That's the way to be happy.”~Agnes Martin American abstract painter Agnes Martin was born on this day in 1912.
“Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing, peace is the measure.”~Phyllis McGinley American children’s author and poet Phyllis McGinley was born on this day in 1905.
“A general truth is to have a good sense of humor. Roll with the punches of life’s ups and downs. Laughing at yourself always helps.”~Jill Abramson American author, journalist, editor, and academic Jill Abramson was born on this day in 1954.
“If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.”~Toni Morrison American novelist, essayist, children's writer, and professor Toni Morrison was born on this day in 1931.
“The way most people fail is in not keeping up the heart.”~Lady Gregory Irish dramatist, folklorist, and theatre manager Lady Gregory was born on this day in 1852.
“Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.”~Simone Biles American artistic gymnast Simone Biles was born on this day in 1997.
“It takes far less courage to cling to the past than it does to face the future.”~Sandra Brown American author Sandra Brown was born on this day in 1948.
“And that is how change happens. One gesture. One person. One moment at a time.”~Libba Bray2009 The Sweet Far Thing, p.300, Simon and Schuster American writer Libba Bray was born on this day in 1964.
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