Picture of George Washington Carver taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1906 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
John Acton – 1834 – Historian
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
Frank James – 1843 – Outlaw
“I was tired of an outlaw’s life.”
George Washington Carver – 1864 – Scientist
“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.”
Rodger Ward – 1921 – Celebrity
“Retiring is getting ready to die.”
Johnnie Ray – 1927 – Musician
“I am constantly asked why I never made other films after ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business,’ the answer is I was never asked.”
Philip Levine – 1928 – Poet
“I was very lucky to have a mother who encouraged me to become a poet.”
Roy E. Disney – 1930 – Businessman
“When your values are clear to you, making decisions become easier.”
Roy E. Disney in Sweden to promote “The Little Mermaid” (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Al Goldstein – 1936 – Publisher
“A self-made man is a rarity and hated by the parasites that floated to fame through parents, relatives, and contacts.”
Stephen Ambrose – 1936 – Historian
“History is everything that has ever happened.”
Donald Knuth – 1938 – Scientist
“A list is only as strong as its weakest link.”
Bill Toomey – 1939 – Athlete
“Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.”
Walter Hill – 1942 – Director
“I always say the next one is my favorite.”
Jim Croce – 1943 – Musician
“If you dig it, do it. If you dig it a lot, do it twice.”
Rod Stewart – 1945 – Musician
“What I do now is all my dad’s fault, because he bought me a guitar as a boy, for no apparent reason.”
George Foreman – 1949 – Boxer
“A hero is someone right who doesn’t change.”
Pat Benatar – 1953 – Musician
“With the power of conviction, there is no sacrifice.”
Michael Schenker – 1955 – Musician
“I believe that every person has uniqueness – something that nobody else has.”
Emma Bunton – 1976 – Musician
“Be sweet, be good, and honest always.”
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