“Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees. And both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people.” ~Henry Clay American lawyer and statesman Henry Clay was born on this day in 1777.
“Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees. And both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people.” ~Henry Clay American lawyer and statesman Henry Clay was born on this day in 1777.
“I know from my experience it is up to the working people to save themselves. The only way they can save themselves is by a strong working-class movement.” ~Rose Schneiderman Polish-born American labor organizer, feminist, and labor union leader Rose Schneiderman was born on this day in 1882.
“People generally express more in between their sentences when they’re not speaking. Words are usually there to disguise who someone is or what they’re feeling.” ~Heath Ledger Australian actor Heath Ledger was born on this day in 1979.
“Humans, not places, make memories.” ~Ama Ata Aidoo Ghanaian author, poet, playwright, politician, and academic Ama Ata Aidoo was born on this day in 1942.
“Sometimes we read or hear too much news that makes us fearful or suspicious of others. We can forget that most of the people that we know, or at least encounter regularly, are decent and friendly.” ~Adrienne Clarkson Hong Kong–Canadian journalist and 26th Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for February 10, 2024
“Most people depend on a lot of other people.” ~Sophie B. Hawkins American singer-songwriter, musician, and painter Sophie B. Hawkins was born on this day in 1964.
“Not to be miserable is all some people are capable of.” ~Elizabeth Montagu British social reformer, patron of the arts, salonnière, literary critic, and writer Elizabeth Montagu was born on this day in 1718.
“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
“Not enough people in this world are happy.” ~Karen Carpenter American singer and drummer Karen Carpenter was born on this day in 1950.
“I hate to be treated as if I'm invisible. I get incensed when people talk across me or refuse to catch my eye in a restaurant or shop.”~Lynne Truss English author, journalist, novelist, and radio broadcaster and dramatist, Lynne Truss was born on this day in 1955.
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