“People are not born evil, although we all have evil within us.” ~Leïla Slimani Franco-Moroccan writer and journalist Leïla Slimani was born on this day in 1981.
“People are not born evil, although we all have evil within us.” ~Leïla Slimani Franco-Moroccan writer and journalist Leïla Slimani was born on this day in 1981.
“Not to be miserable is all some people are capable of.” ~Elizabeth Montagu British social reformer, patron of the arts, salonnière, literary critic, and writer Elizabeth Montagu was born on this day in 1718.
“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” ~Truman Capote American novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor Truman Capote was born on this day in 1924.
“Waiting is far more difficult than doing.” ~Elizabeth Gaskell English novelist, biographer and short story writer Elizabeth Gaskell was born on this day in 1810.
“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.
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