Category Archives: Notable Quotables

“You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.” — James A. Froude (1818 – 1894) English historian and editor

Today is a great day to celebrate Irish fun facts. Ireland is more than whisky, beer, rain, and green hillsides. But, speaking of beer, in 1759 Arthur Guinness signed a lease for the land on which the Guinness Brewery stands. … Continue reading →

  “The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.” — James Madison (1751-1836) 4th U.S. President Per the American Library Association, March 16th, the birthday of the 4th President of the United States, is celebrated … Continue reading →

“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.” — Plato (428-348 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher

  The term “Good Samaritan” is derived from the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 of the Bible. Regardless of our circumstances, we all have the ability to choose to fill or not fill this day and all of … Continue reading →

“Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane, and the pessimist the parachute.” — Gil Stein (1928 – 2022) American lawyer, law instructor, and 1st NHL president

“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge; it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science.” — Charles Darwin (1809-1882) English … Continue reading →

  “Remember, remember always, that all of us, you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.” —  Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 – 1945) American politician & lawyer 32nd president of the United States “Nearly all Americans have ancestors … Continue reading →

“To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao-Tzu (571 BC – trad. 5th century BC) Chinese philosopher

  “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” — Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Founding Father of the United States; inventor, publisher, political philosopher written in Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759

“Believe it is possible to solve your problem. Tremendous things happen to the believer. So, believe the answer will come. It will.” — Norman Vincent Peale 1898 – 1993 American Protestant clergyman and author quote from “Positive Thinking Every Day”

  “A sad soul can be just as lethal as a germ.”  – John Steinbeck (1902 – 1968) American writer Never let anyone else crush your spirit. Their attempts are mere reflections of their own sadness and lack of control.

Let no one dash your dreams or belittle your beliefs.

    “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.” — Daniel Boone (1734 – 1820) American pioneer & frontiersman

There’s more than enough hatred in the world. Let’s choose love, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.   Or as the great Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too … Continue reading →

  “When it comes to staying young, a mind-lift beats a face-lift any day.” — Marty Bucella American cartoonist & illustrator

    “Where there’s life, there’s hope.” — Ancient Roman Saying

  “Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master.” — Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) Italian High Renaissance painter, scientist, sculptor, and architect (His full name is Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci.)

      “Hope is the golden thread that should be woven into every experience of life.” — Unknown

  “Be like the turtle. If he didn’t stick his neck out, he wouldn’t get anywhere at all.” — Harvey Mackay (1932 – ) American businessman and author

“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”  (also quoted as): “To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.” — Mark Twain (pen name for Samuel Langhorne Clemens) (1835-1910) 19th … Continue reading →

  “Confidence in another person’s virtue is no light evidence of your own.” — Michael Eyquem De Montaigne (1533-1592) French philosopher, essayist

  “Don’t tell me how rocky the sea is; just bring in the ship.” — Vince Lombardi (1913 – 1970) American football coach

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” — Lou Holtz  (1937-  ) American football coach

  “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 – 19680 American Baptist minister & civil rights activist

“To love means loving the unlovable. To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable. Faith means believing the unbelievable. Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless.” — Gilbert K. Chesterton (1874 – 1936); English writer & philosopher

  “Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.” — Samuel Johnson (1709 – 1784) English writer May 2023 be all that you hope and need it to be. (Photo by Gabriel Lamza)

On January 14, 1969, comedian Red Skelton shifted gears on his popular TV show. He recited the Pledge of Allegiance and added the meaning of words and phrases as he did so. His presentation warmed the hearts of millions of … Continue reading →

More plotting, planning, and well-intentioned promises are made at the end of December than during any other time of the year. And the number one New Year’s Resolution comes as no surprise. Diet. Yup. We vow to lose weight, get … Continue reading →

This day celebrates the ratification of the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights was introduced by James Madison, who later became the 4th President of the United States. In recognizing this day, in 2021 President … Continue reading →

Dare to be you, because you are “enough.” Easy to say, but it is not always easy to do. Trusting in ourselves can be quite a challenge. A dear girlfriend, Janice Gilbert, gave me a bracelet of hers… a bracelet … Continue reading →