Read moreWith the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. -Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Read moreWhile I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
While I take inspiration from the past, like most Americans, I live for the future. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreA riot is the language of the unheard.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
A riot is the language of the unheard. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreIt may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it. -George Washington February...
Read moreA woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. -Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Read moreOptimism comes less easily today, not because democracy is less vigorous, but because democracy’s enemies have refined their instruments of repression.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Optimism comes less easily today, not because democracy is less vigorous, but because democracy's enemies have refined their instruments of repression. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreWar is a poor chisel to carve out tomorrow.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
War is a poor chisel to carve out tomorrow. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreSome day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreI used to tell my husband that, if he could make me ‘understand’ something, it would be clear to all the other people in the country.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
I used to tell my husband that, if he could make me 'understand' something, it would be clear to all the other people in the country. -Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Read moreOf the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the U.S. was too strong.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the U.S. was too strong. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreThe question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be… The nation and the world are in dire need of creative extremists.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
The question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be... The nation and the world are in dire need of creative extremists. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreI can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do, to see a plan adopted for the abolition of it – but there is only one proper and effectual mode by which it can be accomplished, and that is by Legislative authority: and this, as far as my suffrage will go, shall never be wanting.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do, to see a plan adopted for the abolition of it - but there is only one proper and effectual mode by which it can be accomplished, and that is by Legislative authority: and this, as far...
Read moreThe only advantage of not being too good a housekeeper is that your guests are so pleased to feel how very much better they are.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
The only advantage of not being too good a housekeeper is that your guests are so pleased to feel how very much better they are. -Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Read moreThe British people know that, given strong leadership, time, and a little bit of hope, the forces of good ultimately rally and triumph over evil.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
The British people know that, given strong leadership, time, and a little bit of hope, the forces of good ultimately rally and triumph over evil. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreDon’t let anybody make you think God chose America as His divine messianic force to be a sort of policeman of the whole world.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Don't let anybody make you think God chose America as His divine messianic force to be a sort of policeman of the whole world. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreMy observation is that whenever one person is found adequate to the discharge of a duty… it is worse executed by two persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
My observation is that whenever one person is found adequate to the discharge of a duty... it is worse executed by two persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreThe only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why. -Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Read moreLet us be shy no longer. Let us go to our strength. Let us offer hope. Let us tell the world that a new age is not only possible but probable.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Let us be shy no longer. Let us go to our strength. Let us offer hope. Let us tell the world that a new age is not only possible but probable. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreThere comes a time when people get tired of being pushed out of the glittering sunlight of life’s July and left standing amid the piercing chill of an alpine November.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
There comes a time when people get tired of being pushed out of the glittering sunlight of life's July and left standing amid the piercing chill of an alpine November. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreLabor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreAutobiographies are only useful as the lives you read about and analyze may suggest to you something that you may find useful in your own journey through life.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
Autobiographies are only useful as the lives you read about and analyze may suggest to you something that you may find useful in your own journey through life. -Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Read moreIf the federal government had been around when the Creator was putting His hand to this state, Indiana wouldn’t be here. It’d still be waiting for an environmental impact statement.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
If the federal government had been around when the Creator was putting His hand to this state, Indiana wouldn't be here. It'd still be waiting for an environmental impact statement. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreWe must use time creatively.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
We must use time creatively. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreExperience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreI do not think that I am a natural born mother… If I ever wanted to mother anyone, it was my father.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
I do not think that I am a natural born mother... If I ever wanted to mother anyone, it was my father. -Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Read moreI’ve never been able to understand why a Republican contributor is a ‘fat cat’ and a Democratic contributor of the same amount of money is a ‘public-spirited philanthropist’.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
I've never been able to understand why a Republican contributor is a 'fat cat' and a Democratic contributor of the same amount of money is a 'public-spirited philanthropist'. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read morePity may represent little more than the impersonal concern which prompts the mailing of a check, but true sympathy is the personal concern which demands the giving of one’s soul.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Pity may represent little more than the impersonal concern which prompts the mailing of a check, but true sympathy is the personal concern which demands the giving of one's soul. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreArbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreThe Bible illustrated by Dore occupied many of my hours – and I think probably gave me many nightmares.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
The Bible illustrated by Dore occupied many of my hours - and I think probably gave me many nightmares. -Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Read moreOne picture is worth 1,000 denials.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
One picture is worth 1,000 denials. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreOn some positions, Cowardice asks the question, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question, ‘Is it politic?’ And Vanity comes along and asks the question, ‘Is it popular?’ But Conscience asks the question, ‘Is it right?’
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
On some positions, Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' And Vanity comes along and asks the question, 'Is it popular?' But Conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 -...
Read moreLet your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreI think I lived those years very impersonally. It was almost as though I had erected someone outside myself who was the president’s wife. I was lost somewhere deep down inside myself. That is the way I felt and worked until I left the White House.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
I think I lived those years very impersonally. It was almost as though I had erected someone outside myself who was the president's wife. I was lost somewhere deep down inside myself. That is the way I felt and worked until I left the White House. -Eleanor Roosevelt ...
Read moreGovernment exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreScience investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power; religion gives man wisdom which is control.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power; religion gives man wisdom which is control. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreI hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreAs for accomplishments, I just did what I had to do as things came along.
-Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962
As for accomplishments, I just did what I had to do as things came along. -Eleanor Roosevelt October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962
Read moreThe objective I propose is quite simple to state: to foster the infrastructure of democracy – the system of a free press, unions, political parties, universities – which allows a people to choose their own way to develop their own culture, to reconcile their own differences through peaceful means.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
The objective I propose is quite simple to state: to foster the infrastructure of democracy - the system of a free press, unions, political parties, universities - which allows a people to choose their own way to develop their own culture, to reconcile their own...
Read moreHave we not come to such an impasse in the modern world that we must love our enemies – or else? The chain reaction of evil – hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars – must be broken, or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Have we not come to such an impasse in the modern world that we must love our enemies - or else? The chain reaction of evil - hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars - must be broken, or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation. -Martin...
Read moreLiberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreLet us ask ourselves, ‘What kind of people do we think we are?’ And let us answer, ‘Free people, worthy of freedom and determined not only to remain so but to help others gain their freedom as well.’
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Let us ask ourselves, 'What kind of people do we think we are?' And let us answer, 'Free people, worthy of freedom and determined not only to remain so but to help others gain their freedom as well.' -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreOppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreMy first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreToday, if you invent a better mousetrap, the government comes along with a better mouse.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Today, if you invent a better mousetrap, the government comes along with a better mouse. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreAll progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreWe should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreWe’re in greater danger today than we were the day after Pearl Harbor. Our military is absolutely incapable of defending this country.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
We're in greater danger today than we were the day after Pearl Harbor. Our military is absolutely incapable of defending this country. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreI am not interested in power for power’s sake, but I’m interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreWorry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreI call upon the scientific community in our country, those who gave us nuclear weapons, to turn their great talents now to the cause of mankind and world peace: to give us the means of rendering these nuclear weapons impotent and obsolete.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
I call upon the scientific community in our country, those who gave us nuclear weapons, to turn their great talents now to the cause of mankind and world peace: to give us the means of rendering these nuclear weapons impotent and obsolete. -Ronald Reagan February 6,...
Read moreI want to be the white man’s brother, not his brother-in-law.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
I want to be the white man's brother, not his brother-in-law. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreIt is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreA tree’s a tree. How many more do you need to look at?
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
A tree's a tree. How many more do you need to look at? -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreWe must concentrate not merely on the negative expulsion of war but the postive affirmation of peace.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
We must concentrate not merely on the negative expulsion of war but the postive affirmation of peace. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreThe foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreToday on the NATO line, our military forces face east to prevent a possible invasion. On the other side of the line, the Soviet forces also face east to prevent their people from leaving.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Today on the NATO line, our military forces face east to prevent a possible invasion. On the other side of the line, the Soviet forces also face east to prevent their people from leaving. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreViolence as a way of achieving racial justice is both impractical and immoral. I am not unmindful of the fact that violence often brings about momentary results. Nations have frequently won their independence in battle. But in spite of temporary victories, violence never brings permanent peace.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Violence as a way of achieving racial justice is both impractical and immoral. I am not unmindful of the fact that violence often brings about momentary results. Nations have frequently won their independence in battle. But in spite of temporary victories, violence...
Read moreThe Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreUnemployment insurance is a pre-paid vacation for freeloaders.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Unemployment insurance is a pre-paid vacation for freeloaders. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreLaw and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreDiscipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreInformation is the oxygen of the modern age. It seeps through the walls topped by barbed wire, it wafts across the electrified borders.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Information is the oxygen of the modern age. It seeps through the walls topped by barbed wire, it wafts across the electrified borders. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreTo other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreTo be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreA people free to choose will always choose peace.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
A people free to choose will always choose peace. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreIt may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and I think that’s pretty important.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and I think that's pretty important. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreIt is better to be alone than in bad company.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
It is better to be alone than in bad company. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreYou are Mrs. Reagan because Mr. Reagan loves you with all his heart.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
You are Mrs. Reagan because Mr. Reagan loves you with all his heart. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreShallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreTruth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Read moreYes, across Europe, this wall will fall. For it cannot withstand faith; it cannot withstand truth. The wall cannot withstand freedom.
-Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004
Yes, across Europe, this wall will fall. For it cannot withstand faith; it cannot withstand truth. The wall cannot withstand freedom. -Ronald Reagan February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004
Read moreNonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals.
-Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals. -Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
Read moreIt is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.
-George Washington February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. -George Washington February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799
