“There are no ambitions noble enough to justify breaking someone’s heart.”~Colleen McCullough Australian author Colleen McCullough was born on this day in 1937.
“There are no ambitions noble enough to justify breaking someone’s heart.”~Colleen McCullough Australian author Colleen McCullough was born on this day in 1937.
“I learned to be with myself rather than avoiding myself with limiting habits; I started to be aware of my feelings more, rather than numb them.”~Judith Wright Australian poet, author, environmentalist, and campaigner for Aboriginal land rights Judith Wright was born on this day in 1915.
“The view from space is really very special. From the window, you can look back at the Earth and see the stars around you.”~Helen Sharman British chemist and astronaut Helen Sharman was born on this day in 1963.
“Be fond of the man who jests at his scars, if you like; but never believe he is being on the level with you.”~Pamela Hansford Johnson English novelist, playwright, poet, and literary and social critic Pamela Hansford Johnson was born on this day in 1912.
“I wish you power that equals your intelligence and your strength. I wish you success that equals your talent and determination. And I wish you faith.”~Betty Shabazz American educator and civil rights advocate Betty Shabazz was born on this day in 1934/1936*. *(Her birth certificate has not been found. Her driver’s and nursing license has … Continue reading Random Quote for May 28, 2024
“I am confirmed in my division of human energies. Ambitious people climb, but faithful people build.”~Julia Ward Howe American author and poet Julia Ward Howe was born on this day in 1819.
Thursday rolls around once more and my favorite role-playing group once more gathers for their weekly session. Bert arrives first, as usual, followed by the rest of the gang. “So, who’s got a story?” asks Bert. Julie opens her notebook to a page filled with writing. “I do,” she says. *** Skrie crouched on the … Continue reading Skrie: Gathering Information
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”~Ralph Waldo Emerson American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson was born on this day in 1803.
“The tragedy of war is that it uses man’s best to do man’s worst.”~Harry Emerson Fosdick American pastor Harry Emerson Fosdick was born on this day in 1878.
“The mind is not, I know, a highway, but a temple, and its doors should not be carelessly left open.”~Margaret Fuller American journalist, editor, critic, translator, and women’s rights advocate Margaret Fuller was born on this day in 1810.
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