“If I am not for myself, who is for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” Rabbi Hillel Rabbi Hillel (c. 110 BCE – 10 CE) was a prominent Jewish sage and religious leader who lived in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. He is consideredContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Myself”
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Quote of the Day: Hope and Torment
“Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.” Friedrich Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher, cultural critic, and poet. He is known for his works on morality, religion, culture, and the human condition. Nietzsche’s philosophy is often characterized as a critique of traditional values andContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Hope and Torment”
Quote of the Day: Courage
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Winston Churchill Winston Churchill was a British statesman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He is best knownContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Courage”
Quote of the Day: Fear
“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”
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
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, and he holds or shares 61 National Hockey League (NHL) records. He is known by theContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Opportunity”
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”