“Religion is part of the human make-up. It's also part of our cultural and intellectual history. Religion was our first attempt at literature, the texts, our first attempt at cosmology, making sense of where we are in the universe, our first attempt at health care, believing in faith healing, our first attempt at philosophy."~Christopher Hitchens … Continue reading Random Quote for April 13, 2020
“Values are not trendy items that are casually traded in.”~Ellen Goodman Ellen Goodman, American journalist and syndicated columnist, was born on this day in 1941.
“A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.”~Francis Bacon Francis Bacon, English philosopher and statesman, died on this day in 1626.
"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom."~Isaac Asimov Isaac Asimov, American author and biochemistry professor, died on this day in 1992.
“What greater bliss than to look back on days spent in usefulness, in doing good to those around us.”~Dorothea Dix Dorothea Dix, American nurse and social activist for the indigent mentally ill, was born on this day in 1802.
“You have to pay attention to the moment and make it the best it can be for you. I've been trying to do that. It's really made a major difference for me. I'm a happier person.”~Tracy Chapman American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman was born on this day in 1964.
“I've been actually really very pleased to see how much awareness was raised around bullying, and how deeply it affects everyone. You know, you don't have to be the loser kid in high school to be bullied. Bullying and being picked on comes in so many different forms.”~Lady Gaga Lady Gaga , American singer, songwriter, … Continue reading Random Quote for March 28, 2020
“Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.”~Robert Frost American poet Robert Frost was born on this day in 1874,
“When people say, 'She's got everything', I've got one answer—I haven't had tomorrow.~Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor, British-American actress, humanitarian, and businesswoman, was born on this day in 1932.
“I think what children need is love, security, stability, consistency, and kindness.”~Rosie O'Donnell Rosie O’Donnell, American comedian, actress, and producer, was born on this day in 1962.
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