"Every failure is a step to success." ~William Whewell English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian, and historian of science William Whewell was born on this day in 1794.

"Every failure is a step to success." ~William Whewell English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian, and historian of science William Whewell was born on this day in 1794.
“There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise. The human soul cannot be permanently chained.” ~W. E. B. Du Bois American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist W. E. B. Du Bois was born on this day in 1868.
“The hallmark of successful people is that they are always stretching themselves to learn new things.” ~Carol S. Dweck American psychologist and educator Carol S. Dweck was born on this day in 1946.
“The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one does.”~James M. Barrie Scottish novelist and playwright James M. Barrie was born on this day in 1860.
“Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.”~Simone Biles American artistic gymnast Simone Biles was born on this day in 1997.
“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.”~Stephen Hawking English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author Stephen Hawking was born on this day in 1942. Follow me on Facebook @jjshaunauthor.
“I've found that people who look at things as they are, and not as they wish them to be, are the ones who succeed.”~Sarah Orne Jewett American novelist, short story writer, and poet Sarah Orne Jewett was born on this day in 1849.
"As my father used to tell me, the only true sign of success in life is being able to do for a living that which makes you happy.""Weird" Al Yankovic American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, satirist, actor, music video director, and author "Weird" Al Yankovic was born on this day in 1959.
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