“It is interesting to note that everyone has a different take on the world, a different opinion, and given the same inputs have completely different outputs.”~Penelope Fitzgerald British novelist, poet, essayist, and biographer Penelope Fitzgerald was born on this day in 1916.
“Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.”~Desmond Tutu South African Anglican bishop and theologian Desmond Tutu was born on this day in 1931.
“Every one of us is different in some way, but for those of us who are more different, we have to put more effort into convincing the less different that we can do the same thing they can, just differently.” ~Marlee Matlin American actress, author, and activist Marlee Matlin was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for August 24, 2023
“It’s the imperfections that make something beautiful, that’s what makes it different and unique from everything else.” ~Bob Ross American painter, art instructor, and television host, Bob Ross was born on this day in 1942.
“What we need to do is learn to respect and embrace our differences until our differences don't make a difference in how we are treated.”~Yolanda King African American activist Yolanda King was born on this day in 1955.
“I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort where we overlap.”~Ani DiFranco American singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco was born on this day in 1970.
“Things that make us alike are finer and stronger than the things that make us different.”~Jane Addams American settlement activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, public administrator, and author Jane Addams was born on this day in 1860.
“Our differences in beliefs do not truly separate us, or elevate us over others. Rather, they highlight the rich tapestry that is humanity.”~George Takei American actor, author, and activist George Takei was born on this day in 1937.
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