Torquato Tasso – 1544 – Poet
“True love cannot be found where it does not exist, nor can it be denied where it does,”
Vannevar Bush – 1890 – Scientist
“Fear cannot be banished, but it can be calm and without panic; it can be mitigated by reason and evaluation.”
Lawrence Welk – 1903 – Conductor
“If you put all your strength and faith and vigor into a job and try to do the best you can, the money will come.”
David Elkind – 1931 – Psychologist
“Friendships in childhood are usually a matter of chance, whereas in adolescence they are most often a matter of choice.”
Rupert Murdoch – 1931 – Publisher
“When you’re a catalyst for change, you make enemies – and I’m proud of the ones I’ve got.”
Sam Donaldson – 1934 – Journalist
“The questions don’t do the damage. Only the answers do.”
Bobby McFerrin – 1950 – Singer and Songwriter
“The true musician is to bring light into people’s hearts.”
D. J. MacHale – 1955 – Writer
“Storytelling is storytelling. Good stories need compelling characters and interesting conflicts. That’s the bottom line no matter what medium you’re writing for.”
Nina Hagen – 1955 – Musician
“Do some selfless service for people who are in need. Consider the whole picture, not just our little selves.”
Rob Paulsen – 1956 – Actor
“The best voice actors all have a live performance background. And are competent, fearless, incredibly creative actors.”
David LaChapelle – 1963 – Photographer
“I like the consistency of having people in my life for a long time.”