“In the long-run, the best proof of a good character is good actions.”~John Stuart Mill English philosopher, political economist, politician, and civil servant John Stuart Mill was born on this day in 1806.
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“I am sure that you will never end war with wars.”~Nancy Astor American-born British politician Nancy Astor was born on this day in 1879.
Zephyr Alterian
Zephyr Alterian balanced on the edge of the roof, knowing her next move would determine her future. If she tried to jump the span, she’d miss and the guards below would have her. If she swung down to the window below, the result was the same. So, she did the only thing a young, naïve … Continue reading Zephyr Alterian
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“The essence of war is insanity. Destruction, death, women widowed, children orphaned, lands plundered, property destroyed, lives decimated—it’s all bad.”~Gary Paulsen American author Gary Paulsen was born on this day in 1939.
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“The right to have a slave implies the right in some one to make the slave; that right must be equal and mutual, and this would resolve society into a state of perpetual war.”~William H. Seward American lawyer and politician William H. Seward was born on this day in 1801.
Random Quote for May 15, 2025
“Those who give the orders are not the ones to die. The people who are doing the work and the fighting and the dying, and those who are doing the talking, are not all the same people.”~Katherine Anne Porter American journalist, essayist, short story writer, novelist, poet, and political activist Katherine Anne Porter was born … Continue reading Random Quote for May 15, 2025
Random Quote for May 14, 2025
“We want women leaders today as never before. Leaders who are not afraid to be called names and who are willing to go out and fight. I think women can save civilization. Women are persons.”~Emily Murphy Canadian magistrate, women’s rights activist, and author Emily Murphy was born on this day in 1868.
Random Quote for May 13, 2025
“We have become a nation ruled by fear. Since the end of the Second World War, various political leaders have fostered fear in the American people—fear of communism, fear of terrorism, fear of immigrants, fear of people based on race and religion, fear of gays and lesbians in love who just want to get married … Continue reading Random Quote for May 13, 2025
Random Quote for May 12, 2025
“The noblest contribution which any man can make for the benefit of posterity, is that of character. The richest bequest which any man can leave to the youth of his native land, is that of a shining, spotless example.”~Robert Charles Winthrop American lawyer, philanthropist, and politician Robert Charles Winthrop was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for May 12, 2025
Dreamstalker: Into the City
Dreamstalker walked into the city without leg irons for the first time. The sensation, while long in coming, felt odd. She kept looking over her shoulder for the guards that weren’t there. After her battle against Gellis and the hounds, the thunderous roar that broke out around the arena threatened to deafen her. The arena … Continue reading Dreamstalker: Into the City
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