Category Archives: Notable Quotables

  “It is easy to take liberty for granted when you have never had it taken from you.”  Richard “Dick” Cheney (1941 – ) 46th Vice President of the United States

“The more we try, the more we fail. The more we fail, the more we succeed.” — Cathy Burnham Martin American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie

  “I’ve learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances.”   — Martha Washington  (1731-1802) American First Lady; wife of President George Washington (Photo by Ryan McGuire)

“No matter what you believe it doesn’t change the facts.” — Rev. Alvin Louis “Al” Kersha (1919 – 2001) Episcopal clergy and jazz aficionado Whew! This is the day dedicated to honesty and the rejection of manipulation and lying. It’s … Continue reading →

We have heard it said, but in our comfortable human way, we tend to forget that freedom is never free. “Give me liberty or give me death.” — Patrick Henry (1736 – 1799) Political orator & American founding father (Photo … Continue reading →

  “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” — Walt Disney (1901-1966) American entrepreneur and cartoonist Sir Ronald and I have been most honored in our lives to meet some phenomenal artists. Graham Denison is one of the greats. … Continue reading →

“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.    My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.” — Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) American statesman; … Continue reading →

    “I discovered I always have choices and sometimes it’s only a choice of attitude.” — Judith M. Knowlton American Author   (Photo by Damian Siodlok)

“Don’t ever lose hope. Every time it appears the world will stop spinning it turns on for another millennium.” — Cathy Burnham Martin Author, voiceover artist, and dedicated foodie

Sometimes it’s more challenging than others to see the humor in a situation. But I do believe it helps us to step back and take a deep breath. And if we can find our happy place, we can be healthier. … Continue reading →

“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” — Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) Irish poet & playwright

Each year, people celebrate the anniversary of our graduation from high schools and colleges. The high school commemorations are, perhaps, most poignant for we may well have spent 12 years in school with many of those students… or even 13 … Continue reading →

“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” — Pat Riley (1945 – ) Former NBA coach and player (Image by Gerd Altmann)

  “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault (approx. 1939 – ) American author (Photo by Manuel Barroso Parejo)

Tears fill my eyes each and every time I hear the song, “God Bless the U.S.A.” “And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave … Continue reading →

“If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” — Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931) American inventor & businessman

  “A fanatic is someone who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.” — Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British statesman, soldier & author; former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom From an article in the “New York Times,” July … Continue reading →

“Before you can be creative, you must be courageous. Creativity is the destination, but courage is the journey.” — Joey Reiman (1953 – ) American businessman; Chairman, Brand New World Studios, NYC   (Photo by Camilo Goes)

  “Begin each day with a fresh breath of air and a renewed attitude of positive possibilities.” — Cathy Burnham Martin – American author, voiceover artist & dedicated foodie   (Photo by Joel Henry)