“You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.”~Charles A. Beard American historian and professor Charles A. Beard was born on this day in 1874.
“The nation is in a death-struggle. It must either become one vast slaveocracy of petty tyrants, or wholly the land of the free.”~Angelina Grimké American abolitionist, political activist, women’s rights advocate, and supporter of the women’s suffrage movement, Angelina Grimké was born on this day in 1805.
“Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amid joy.” ~Felicia Hemans English poet Felicia Hemans was born on this day in 1793.
“I feel like love is the thing we were created for, yet it's the place we struggle the most.”~Niecy Nash American comedian, actress, television host, model, and producer Niecy Nash was born on this day in 1970.
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