They say genes skip generations. Maybe that’s why grandparents find their grandchildren so likeable. – Joan McIntosh Category: Grandparents
Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart. – William Dean Howells Category: Wisdom
The conqueror is regarded with awe the wise man commands our respect but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection. – William Dean Howells Category: respect
What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure. – Thomas Jefferson Category: Martyr, Martyrdom
The act is unjustifiable that either begs for a blessing, or, having succeeded gives no thanksgiving. – Merle Shain Category: thankful
