“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945. He is often referred to by his initials FDR. He was a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States duringContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Fear”
Category Archives: Quotes
Quote of the Day: Greatness
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” Napoleon Hill Napoleon Hill was an American author and speaker best known for his book “Think and Grow Rich”, which is one of the best-selling books of all time. Hill was an early proponent of the power of positive thinking and self-motivationContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Greatness”
Quote of the Day: Defeat
“Defeat is not bitter unless you swallow it.” Joe Clark Joe Clark was the 16th Prime Minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980. He was the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the first Conservative Prime Minister since John Diefenbaker. He was an outspoken advocate of constitutional reform. This quote means thatContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Defeat”
Quote of the Day: Mistakes
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” Albert Einstein Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity and is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. He was also a philosopher and humanist whose work had a major impact onContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Mistakes”
Quote of the Day: Success
“The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.” Colin R. Davis Colin R. Davis was a British orchestral conductor, known for his work with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Opera House, and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. He had a career that spanned over six decades and wasContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Success”
Quote of the Day: Opportunity
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas Edison Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who is considered one of the most prolific inventors of all time. He is credited with developing many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph,Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Opportunity”
Quote of the Day: Life
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his comedic plays, such as “The Importance of Being Earnest,” as well as for hisContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Life”
Quote of the Day: Happy Life & Death
“As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death.” Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was an Italian polymath, artist, and scientist. He is widely considered one of the most important figures in the history of art and science. He is best known for his paintings such asContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Happy Life & Death”
Quote of the Day: Life’s Knowledge
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” Robert Frost Robert Frost was an American poet who lived from 1874 to 1963. He is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed poets in American literature. His work often dealt with rural life in New England, using clearContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Life’s Knowledge”
Quote of the Day: The Majority
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” Mark Twain Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, an American writer, humorist, and lecturer from Missouri. He is best known for his novels ‘Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ which areContinue reading “Quote of the Day: The Majority”