Jacques Cartier – 1491 – Explorer
“I am inclined to believe that this is the land God gave to Cain.”
Hermon Boerhaave – 1668 – Scientist
“The great seal of truth is simplicity.”
Horace Smith – 1779 – Poet
“Inconsistency is the only thing in which men are consistent.”
Alexander Smith – 1830 – Poet
“Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition.”
Henri Matisse – 1869 – Artist
“Creativity takes courage.”
Elizabeth Arden – 1878 – Businesswoman
“Every woman has the right to be beautiful.”
George C. Marshall – 1880 – Soldier
“When a thing is done, it’s done. Don’t look back. Look forward to your next objective.”
Anthony Hopkins – 1937 – Actor
“I’m one of the slowest drivers on the road. I mosey along. If you’re doing anything too fast, including living life too fast, that creates sudden death. If I have to be somewhere on time, I make sure I leave early enough.”
John Denver – 1943 – Musician
“I don’t want to just entertain people. I want to touch them.”
Connie Willis – 1945 – Writer
“I hate sequels. They’re never as good as the first book.”
Diane von Furstenberg – 1946 – Designer
“Insecurity is a waste of time.”
Val Kilmer – 1959 – Actor
“Without deadlines and restrictions I just tend to become preoccupied with other things.”
Lance Reddick – 1962 – Actor
“Don’t be a victim; if you want to make movies, make movies.”
Nicholas Sparks – 1965 – Author
“I don’t know that love changes. People change. Circumstances change.”
Junot Diaz – 1968 – Writer
“Colleagues are a wonderful thing – but mentors, that’s where the real work gets done.”
Joey McIntyre – 1972 – Musician
“I don’t mind being the brunt of a joke, so long as it’s a good one.”
Patrick Chan – 1990 – Athlete
“Experience is a funny thing. You don’t always have it when you need it.”
Gabby Douglas – 1995 – Athlete
“Gold medals are made out of your sweat, blood, and tears, and effort in the gym every day, and sacrificing a lot.”
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