David Hume – 1711 – Philosopher
“Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.”
Joseph Joubert – 1754 – Writer
“A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.”
Robert Browning – 1812 – Poet
“A gain is gain, however small.”
Johannes Brahms – 1833 – Composer
“If there is anyone here whom I have not insulted, I beg his pardon.”
Joseph Cannon – 1836 – Politician
“In the last analysis, sound judgment will prevail.”
Archibald MacLeish – 1892 – Poet
“A man who lives, not by what he loves but what he hates, is a sick man.”
Gary Cooper – 1901 – Actor
“In Westerns you were permitted to kiss your horse but never your girl.”
Edwin Land – 1909 – Inventor
“An essential part of creativity is not being afraid to fail.”
Anne Baxter – 1923 – Actress
“I wasn’t afraid to fail. Something good always comes out of failure.”
Marvin Mitchelson – 1928 – Lawyer
“A divorce lawyer is a chameleon with a law book.”
Totie Fields – 1930 – Comedian
“I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is two weeks.”
Johnny Unitas – 1933 – Athlete
“Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get the job done.”
Angela Carter – 1940 – Novelist
“Comedy is tragedy that happens to other people.”
Amy Heckerling – 1954 – Director
“Babies don’t need fathers, but mothers do. Someone who is taking care of a baby needs to be taken care of.”