“Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war but on the love of peace.”~Julien Benda French philosopher, novelist, essayist, and cultural critic Julien Benda was born on this day in 1867.
“Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war but on the love of peace.”~Julien Benda French philosopher, novelist, essayist, and cultural critic Julien Benda was born on this day in 1867.
“A word to the wise to all the children of the twentieth century, whether their concern be pediatrics or geriatrics, whether they crawl on hands and knees and wear diapers or walk with a cane and comb their beards. There’s a wondrous magic to Christmas, and there’s a special power reserved for little people. In … Continue reading Random Quote for December 25, 2025
“A lie has no legs, and cannot stand; but it has wings, and can fly far and wide.”~William Warburton English writer, literary critic, and Bishop in the Church of England William Warburton was born on this day in 1698.
“Nothing could be a more serious violation of public trust than to consciously make a war based on false claims.”~Wesley Clark United States Army officer (retired) Wesley Clark was born on this day in 1944.
“There will always be disputes between nations which, at times, will inflame the public and threaten conflicts, but the main thing is to educate the people of the world to be ever mindful that there are better means of settling such disputes than by war.”~Frank B. Kellogg American lawyer, politician, and statesman Frank B. Kellogg … Continue reading Random Quote for December 22, 2025
“A man may be a tough, concentrated, successful money-maker and never contribute to his country anything more than a horrible example.”~Robert Menzies Australian politician and lawyer Robert Menzies was born on this day in 1894.
“The mere imparting of information is not education. Above all things, the effort must result in making a man think and do for himself.”~Carter G. Woodson American historian, author, and journalist Carter G. Woodson was born on this day in 1875.
“It is rather hard to be accused of shiftlessness and idleness when the accuser closes the avenue of labor and industrial pursuits to us.”~George Henry White American politician, attorney, and banker George Henry White was born on this day in 1852.
“Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.”~William Lyon Mackenzie King Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King was born on this day in 1874.
“Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice; and yet everybody is content to hear.”~John Selden English jurist John Selden was born on this day in 1584.
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