“What for centuries raised man above the beast is not the cudgel but the irresistible power of unarmed truth.”~Boris Pasternak Russian poet, novelist, and literary translator Boris Pasternak died on this day in 1960.
“What for centuries raised man above the beast is not the cudgel but the irresistible power of unarmed truth.”~Boris Pasternak Russian poet, novelist, and literary translator Boris Pasternak died on this day in 1960.
“That's part of your life lesson to be afraid. The bigger question is how you deal with being afraid. Do you have to summon courage or something else to live with that fear without letting it take you over?”~Gladys Knight American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and author Gladys Knight was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for May 28, 2020
“All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.”~Sally Ride American astronaut and physicist Sally Ride was born on this day in 1951.
"Memorial Day isn't just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that's a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It's a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it."~Pete Hegseth Today … Continue reading Random Quote for May 25, 2020
“Love bravely, live bravely, be courageous, there's really nothing to lose. There's no wrong you can't make right again, so be kinder to yourself, you know, have fun, take chances. There's no bounds.”~Jewel American singer-songwriter, musician, producer, actress, author, and poet Jewel was born on this day in 1974.
“People are not like a business. You can’t buy and sell them like so much property. You can’t lock them up in a vault and expect them to appreciate it.”~Harold Robbins American author Harold Robbins was born on this day in 1916.
"I like to write about women, not so much about the way they relate to men, but about the way they relate to each other."~Tina Fey American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and playwright Tina Fey was born on this day in 1970
“My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here.”~Jim Henson American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, filmmaker, and screenwriter Jim Henson died on this day in 1990.
“The story being told in 'Star Wars' is a classic one. Every few hundred years, the story is retold because we have a tendency to do the same things over and over again. Power corrupts, and when you're in charge, you start doing things that you think are right, but they're actually not.”~George Lucas American … Continue reading Random Quote for May 14, 2020
"There really can be no peace without justice. There can be no justice without truth. And there can be no truth, unless someone rises up to tell you the truth."~Louis Farrakhan American Minister and activist Louis Farrakhan was born on this day in 1933.
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