Category Archives: Notable Quotables

  “We don’t see things as they are.  We see them as we are.” — Anais Nin (1914-1977) French-born American novelist and dancer

“Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” — Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr (1808 – 1890) French critic & journalist

“If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem.” — Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) American statesman; 16th President of the United States, 1861-65; assassinated following Civil War

  “Be sincere; be brief; be seated.” — Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 – 1945) 32nd President of the United States

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! — Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) (1904 – 1991) American children’s author, illustrator, and political cartoonist Happiest Birthday wishes to my … Continue reading →

  “Bigotry is the disease of ignorance of morbid minds.  Education and free discussion are the antidotes.” — Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) 3rd president of the United States; diplomat, architect, and philosopher (in a letter to John Adams on … Continue reading →

I think I will simply share a positive thought for “Do a Grouch a Favor Day.”   “I’ve always believed that you can think positive just as well as you can think negative.” — Sugar Ray Robinson (1921-1989) American professional … Continue reading →

  “Love is an attempt to change a piece of a dream world into reality.” — Theodor Reik (1888 – 1969) Austrian psychoanalyst

  “Start off every day with a smile and get it over with.” — W.C. Fields (1880 – 1996) American actor and comedian

  “The only thing better than singing is more singing.” — Ella Fitzgerald (1917 – 1996) American jazz singer (I was humbled and honored during work at one fundraising event to share a dressing room with the “First Lady of … Continue reading →

  “We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home. “ — Edward R. Murrow (1908 – 1965) American broadcast journalist and war correspondent  

“A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.” — Irish proverb I consider myself extraordinarily fortunate. I am blessed with a wealth of good friends. Thank you.

  “Laughter is the closest distance between two people.” — Victor Borge (1909 – 2000) Danish-American comedian & pianist

    “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” — Colonel Sir Claude McDonald (1852 – 1915) British soldier and diplomat    

“Practice hope. As hopefulness becomes a habit, you can achieve a permanently happy spirit.” Norman Vincent Peale (1898 – 1993) American clergyman and author (Quote is from “Positive Thinking Every Day.”)

“Do not condemn the judgment of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.” — Dandamis Brahmin philosopher 4th Century BC

“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.” — Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) British philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate

  “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

  “There is a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in.” — Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) Canadian singer, songwriter, & poet

“I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is the victory over self.” — Aristotle (384 – 322 BC) Greek philosopher