“Some people stay longer in an hour than others can in a week.” ~William Dean Howells American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright William Dean Howells was born on this day in 1837.
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Random Quote for February 29, 2024
“Trouble is a part of life, and if you don’t share it, you don’t give the person who loves you enough chance to love you enough.” ~Dinah Shore American singer, actress, and television personality Dinah Shore was born on this day in 1916.
Random Quote for February 28, 2024
“Years teach us more than books.” ~Berthold Auerbach German poet and author Berthold Auerbach was born on this day in 1812.
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“Dreams happen in the strangest places. Watch for them.” ~Lisa McMann American author Lisa McMann was born on this day in 1968.
Random Quote for February 24, 2024
“Wrong solitude vinegars the soul, right solitude oils it.” ~Jane Hirshfield American poet, essayist, and translator Jane Hirshfield was born on this day in 1953.
Random Quote for February 22, 2024
“We fear things in proportion to our ignorance of them.” ~Christian Nestell Bovee American epigrammatic writer Christian Nestell Bovee was born on this day in 1820.
Random Quote for February 20, 2024
“We live at the level of our language. Whatever we can articulate we can imagine or understand or explore.” ~Ellen Gilchrist American novelist, short story writer, and poet Ellen Gilchrist was born on this day in 1935.
Random Quote for February 19, 2024
“Each person does see the world in a different way. There is not a single, unifying, objective truth. We’re all limited by our perspective.” ~Siri Hustvedt American novelist, poet, and essayist Siri Hustvedt was born on this day in 1955.
Random Quote for February 17, 2024
“There is no cure for narrowness of mind.” ~Andre Norton American writer of science fiction, fantasy, romance novels, and adventure fiction, Andre Norton was born on this day in 1912.
Random Quote for February 16, 2024
“I am a committed observer. I like staying in the background and seeing what’s going on.” ~Valérie Trierweiler French journalist and author Valérie Trierweiler was born on this day in 1965.
