A Bit of Wisdom from Davy Crockett on His Birthday

A Bit of Wisdom from Davy Crockett on His Birthday

“We have the right as individuals to give away as much of our own money as we please in charity; but as members of Congress we have no right to appropriate a dollar of the public money.” ~ David Crockett August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836 “I am at liberty to vote as my […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Napoleon Bonaparte

A Bit of Wisdom from Napoleon Bonaparte

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” ~ Napoleon Bonaparte 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821 “Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.” ~ Napoleon Bonaparte 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821 “Imagination rules the world.” ~ Napoleon Bonaparte 15 August 1769 – 5 […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Herbert Hoover

A Bit of Wisdom from Herbert Hoover

“There are some principles that cannot be compromised. Either we shall have a society based upon ordered liberty and the initiative of the individual, or we shall have a planned society that means dictation no matter what you call it or who does it. There is no half-way ground. They cannot be mixed.” ~ Herbert […]

Olivia Newton-John 1948 – 2022

Olivia Newton-John 1948 – 2022

Santa Ynez, CA…Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time. Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Alfred Lord Tennyson

A Bit of Wisdom from Alfred Lord Tennyson

“No man ever got very high by pulling other people down. The intelligent merchant does not knock his competitors. The sensible worker does not knock those who work with him. Don’t knock your friends. Don’t knock your enemies. Don’t knock yourself.” ~ Alfred Lord Tennyson 6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892 “‘Tis better to […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Henry Ford

A Bit of Wisdom from Henry Ford

“Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.” ~ Henry Ford July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947 “There is joy in work. […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Alexis de Tocqueville

A Bit of Wisdom from Alexis de Tocqueville

“Democracy extends the sphere of individual freedom, socialism restricts it. Democracy attaches all possible value to each man; socialism makes each man a mere agent, a mere number. Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word: equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

A Bit of Wisdom from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

“Every moment one lives is different from the other. The good, the bad, hardship, the joy, the tragedy, love, and happiness are all interwoven into one single, indescribable whole that is called life. You cannot separate the good from the bad. And perhaps there is no need to do so, either.” ~ Jacqueline Lee Kennedy […]

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