Ivan Goncharov – 1812 – Novelist
“It is a trick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed, or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.”
Auberon Herbert – 1838 – Writer
“You will not make a man wiser by taking freedom or action from him. A man can only learn when he is free to act.”
Carolyn Wells – 1862 – Author
“Advice is one of those things it is far more blessed to give than to receive.”
Raymond Radiguet – 1903 – Author
“Originality consists in trying to be like everybody else and failing.”
Robert Mondavi – 1913 – Businessman
“How beautiful it is to excel, and the goodness of giving from your heart.”
Sammy Cahn – 1919 – Musician
“The popular song is America’s greatest ambassador.”
Red Adair – 1915- Celebrity
“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”
Phil Crosby – 1926 – Businessman
“You have to lead people gently toward what they already know is right.”
Jerzy Kosinski – 1933 – Novelist
“The principles of true art is not to portray, but to evoke.”
Gail Godwin – 1937 – Novelist
“None of us suddenly becomes something overnight. The preparations have been in the making for a lifetime.”
Lou Brock – 1939 – Athlete
“Show me a guy who’s afraid to look bad, and I’ll show you a guy you can beat every time.”
Roger Ebert – 1942 – Critic
“Your intellect may be confused, but your emotions will never lie to you.”
Paul McCartney – 1942 – Musician
“I used to think anyone doing anything weird was weird. Now I know it is the people that call others weird that are weird.”
Bill Keller – 1949 – Editor
“Choosing my favorite moment in journalism would be like picking a favorite among my children. I can’t pick one favorite.”
Chris Van Allsburg – 1949 – Author
“The idea of the extraordinary happening in the context of the ordinary is what’s fascinating to me.”
Richard Powers – 1957 – Novelist
“I don’t mind arguing with myself. It’s when I lose that it bothers me.”
Barbara Broccoli – 1960 – Producer
“Never give up, have the passion. Don’t be afraid.”
Alison Moyet – 1961 – Musician
“When you have a creative mind, it doesn’t stop going.”
Dan O’Brien – 1966 – Athlete
“Take pride in exactly what it is you do and remember it’s okay to fail as long as you don’t give up.”
Ray LaMontagne – 1973 – Musician
“You have to believe in yourself before anybody else believes in you.”
Blake Shelton – 1976 – Musician
“To me, what makes an artist is a unique personality that they’re not afraid to let show.”
David Giuntoli – 1981 – Actor
“Fame for fame’s sake is never a good road to go down.”
Richard Madden – 1986 – Actor
“I try to live honestly in every aspect of my life, which can make things a bit more complicated, right?”
Renee Olstead – 1989 – Actress
“The biggest ingredient in a best friend is someone whose actions you respect and who you can truly be yourself around.”
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