“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” Eleanor Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 but is best remembered for her work championing human rights. This quote is somewhat self-explanatory but it is probably more relevant today than at any otherContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Great Minds”
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Quote of the Day: Truth
“The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it.” George Orwell Eric Arthur Blair was a 20th Century author who wrote using the pen name George Orwell. He is best known for the novels “Animal Farm” and “Nineteen Eighty-Four”. This quote puts me in mind of Col.Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Truth”
Quote of the Day: Age
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis Clive Staples Lewis was a 20th Century British author and Anglican lay theologian best known for his series of books “The Chronicles of Narnia”. Many of us will start 2023 with a New Year’s Resolution or two, onlyContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Age”
Quote of the Day: Responsibility
“The price of greatness is responsibility.” Winston Churchill Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill[a] served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. This quote is a reminder to all in power that leadership (especially of a community or country) isContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Responsibility”
Quote of the Day: Rainbow
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.“ Maya Angelou Marguerite Annie Johnson was an American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist. This is a joyful and positive quote that reminds us that no matter how deep the depression is around us (in others and ourselves), we can still be the light to liftContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Rainbow”
Quote of the Day: Wasting Time
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” Marthe Troly-Curtin Marthe Troly-Curtin was a 20th Century author who is best remembered for the Phrynette novels. This quote turns the common thought about time wasting on its head! As I write this, it is the holiday season for most people. The perfect time to spend timeContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Wasting Time”
Quote of the Day: Invention
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” Plato 4th Century BC Athenian Plato was not only a philosopher but was also an influential authority on politics, ethics, logic, and mathematics. This quote struck me on how society changes at times of adversity. Although we view most quotes on a macro level, sometimes quotes can be impactiveContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Invention”
Quote of the Day: Fools
“Arguing with a fool proves there are two.” Doris Smith Doris Buchanan Smith was a 20th Century American author who wrote “A Taste of Blackberries”. This quote reminds us of the folly of arguing with people who do not share our knowledge on a subject. It should be enough to know we are right withoutContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Fools”
Quote of the Day: Wisdom
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.” Plato Plato was a 4th Century BC greek philosopher who had a long life, thought to have died at about the age of 80. He was a prolific writer and this site could be more than filled with hisContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Wisdom”
Quote of the Day: Be Yourself
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde tragically died from meningitis at age 46. He was an Irish poet and playwright renowned for his witty quotes. This message is simple and direct … you have no choice other than to be you! Embrace and celebrate that thought. ThankContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Be Yourself”
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