Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
James Mackintosh – 1765 – Judge
“It is right to be contented with what we have, never with what we are.”
Sarah Josepha Hale – 1788 – Writer
“There is something in the decay of nature that awakens thought, even in the most trifling mind.”
Brenda Ueland – 1891 – Writer
“This is what I learned: that everybody is talented, original, and has something important to say.”
Marjorie Joyner – 1896 – Businesswoman
“There is nothing a woman can’t do. Men might think they do things all by themselves but a woman is always there guiding them or helping them.”
Willis Goldbeck – 1898 – Dramatist
“Shame, shame, shame. How many times have I told you not to be frightened? Have I not told you God looks after all his children?”
Moss Hart – 1904 – Playwright
“All the mistakes I ever made were when I wanted to say ‘No’ and said ‘Yes’.”
Luciano Berio – 1925 – Composer
“In music, as I find myself forever saying, things don’t get better or worse: they evolve and transform themselves.”
George Crumb – 1929 – Composer
“The future will be the child of the past and the present, even if a rebellious child.”
Adrian Mitchell – 1932 – Poet
“Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.”
Stephen Covey – 1932 – Businessman
“There are three constants in life . . . change, choice, and principles.”
Portrait of Brenda Ueland, circa 1930 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
F. Murray Abraham – 1939 – Actor
“I think creativity is spiritual. I absolutely believe that.”
Frank Delaney – 1942 – Novelist
“Writers have opinions – that, in part, is why they write. Therefore they have strong likes and dislikes.”
Kevin Kline – 1947 – Actor
“Nothing makes an actor feel freer and more inventive and more creative than being trusted.”
Ted Dekker – 1962 – Author
“Writing wasn’t about making money. I wanted to find fulfillment in writing and telling stories, and that’s what’s driven me.”
Emma Donoghue – 1969 – Playwright
“The great thing about a short story is that is doesn’t have to trawl through someone’s whole life; it can come in glancingly from the side.”
Pat Williams – 1972 – Athlete
“Great leaders have a heart for people. They take time for people. They view people as the bottom line, not as a tool to get to the bottom line.”
Gabrielle Zevin – 1977 – Author
“I don’t believe in writer’s block.”
Monica Denise Brown – 1980 – Musician
“Multitasking is a part of my everyday life.”
Zac Posen – 1980 – Designer
“Fashion is killing women’s body images of themselves.”
Adrienne Bailon – 1983 – Musician
“Don’t ever give up. Believe in yourself or no one else will. My personal saying is: ‘I’d rather die knowing that I tried to do what I love.'”
Wayne Rooney – 1985 – Musician
“I just hate losing and that gives you an extra determination to work harder.”
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