Author Archives: Cathy Burnham Martin

  “Aim above morality.  Be not simply good, be good for something.” — Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862) American naturalist, philosopher, and writer

  “There won’t be a better tomorrow if you can’t move on from today.” — Unknown

“The trust of the innocent is the liar’s most useful tool.” — Stephen King (1947 – ) American author

  “It is health which is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” — Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian lawyer, spiritual & political leader, and nonviolent resistance advocate

“Of all the forces that make for a better world, none is so indispensable, none so powerful, as hope. Without hope men are only half alive. With hope they dream and think and work.” — Charles Henry Sawyer (1868 – … Continue reading →

What fun I had writing articles, posting insightful and silly quotes, and sharing recipes with you in 2023. In total I shared 174 “Notable Quotables” from a wide array of folks, from Eleanor Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, … Continue reading →

  “Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up … Continue reading →

  “Freedom is never given; it is won.” — A. Phillip Randolph (1889 – 1979) American civil rights activist

“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” — Michael Jordan (1963 – ) Former NBA professional basketball player

“When we seek hope, it may be best to give hope to someone else. Wrap someone in your arms, look them in the eyes, and tell them that you won’t give up.” — Cathy Burnham Martin Author, voiceover artist, and … Continue reading →

“Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” — Albert Einstein  (1879 – 1955) German-born theoretical physicist; developed theory of relativity  

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” — Isaiah 9:6 Merry Christmas one and all!

“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness.” — Bob Hope (1903 – 2003) British-born American comedian and actor

“The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they can pass you by.” — Alek Wek (1977 – ) Sudanese-British model and fashion designer

  “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” — Lord Acton (John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton) (1834-1902) English historian, politician, and writer

“If you can cut the people off from their history, then they can be easily persuaded.” — Karl Marx (1818-1883) German philosopher and revolutionary socialist

  “The only people I owe my loyalty to are those who never made me question theirs.”  —Anonymous

  “One of the secrets of life is to make steppingstones out of stumbling blocks.” — Jack Penn (1909 – 1996) South African plastic surgeon, sculptor, and author