When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. – George Washington Carver Category: History
I often say of George Washington that he was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power. – Robert Frost Category: History
History is the daughter of time. – Lucien Febvre, The Problem of Unbelief in the Sixteenth Century Category: History
I had no doubts I could go to the pole. I may not be as strong, but I make up for physical strength in other areas, like steadiness and not panicking under stress. – Ann Bancroft Category: strength
Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month I can be myself. – Roseanne Barr Category: Personality
Death and life have their determined appointments riches and honors depend upon heaven. – Confucius Category: Death
The past is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets and re-explains what has happened. – Peter Berger Category: History
