“It is a sign that your reputation is small and sinking if your own tongue must praise you.”~Matthew Hale English barrister, judge, and jurist Matthew Hale was born on this day in 1609.
Random Quote for October 31, 2025
“The downfall of civilized states tends to come not from the direct assaults of foes, but from internal decay combined with the consequences of exhaustion in war.”~B. H. Liddell Hart British soldier, military historian, and military theorist B. H. Liddell Hart was born on this day in 1895.
Random Quote for October 30, 2025
“Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible right to institute government; and to reform, alter, or totally change … Continue reading Random Quote for October 30, 2025
Random Quote for October 29, 2025
“Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be, because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose, and then where are you?”~Fanny Brice American comedian, illustrated song model, singer, and actress Fanny Brice was born on this day in 1891.
Random Quote for October 28, 2025
“Man’s mind is so formed that it is far more susceptible to falsehood than to truth.”~Desiderius Erasmus Dutch humanist, Christian theologian, and philosopher Desiderius Erasmus was born on this day in c. 1466.
Random Quote for October 27, 2025
“The decline and fall of a civilization is barely noticed by most of its citizens.”~James Cook British Royal Navy officer, explorer, and cartographer James Cook was born on this day in 1728.
Revisiting the Past
First Reader and I spent the last couple of weeks on the road. We traveled to Central California to attend my 😳 50th high school reunion. Because I prefer to drive across our beautiful country, we packed the car, picked up a friend (and former classmate) on the way out of Colorado, and hit the … Continue reading Revisiting the Past
Random Quote for October 25, 2025
“The first half of life is learning to be an adult—the second half is learning to be a child.”~Pablo Picasso Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theatre designer Pablo Picasso was born on this day in 1881.
Random Quote for October 24, 2025
“Those who differ most from the opinions of their fellow men are the most confident of the truth of their own.”~James Mackintosh Scottish doctor, barrister, journalist, jurist, judge, administrator, professor, philosopher, and politician James Mackintosh was born on this day in 1765.
Random Quote for October 23, 2025
“The tendency to whining and complaining may be taken as the surest sign symptom of little souls and inferior intellects.”~Francis Jeffrey Scottish judge and literary critic Francis Jeffrey was born on this day in 1773.
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