Category: On this day in history

To the dead we owe the truth; to the living, peace. This day is a reminder that humanity must strive toward harmony, not destruction” ~ King George V

To know what people really think, pay attention to what they do, rather than what they say ~ Descartes

In darkness, we see the light of human kindness, as neighbors came together to help one another through the longest night.” ~ John Lindsay, New York City Mayor

Our job is to ask the questions that others are afraid to ask, to press on even when the answers are uncomfortable, for the sake of a transparent democracy ~ Tim Russert, former Meet the Press host

Here are 10 inspiring quotes from George Foreman, reflecting his resilience, wisdom, and positivity: These quotes reflect Foreman’s resilience, his sense of humor, and his dedication to perseverance and positivity in all areas of life.

The television screen must reflect all of America’s beauty and talent, regardless of color, to truly represent the spirit of our country ~ Nat King Cole

Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country ~ John F. Kennedy

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. A library is a repository of wealth—an arsenal of ideas and enlightenment available to all ~ Benjamin Franklin

“I am going to beat this, and I’m going to help educate others. Life is precious, and I’m going to live every moment ~ Magic Johnson

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness, to act in the face of adversity and bring light to those who need it most ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

In times of crisis, it is unity and resolve that lead us to triumph. The challenges we face are vast, but our spirit is unbreakable, and our future, filled with hope ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

As we peered within, our eyes beheld wonders beyond imagination, untouched by time, lying in still majesty amidst the sands of forgotten ages ~ Howard Carter

Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted that has made it possible for evil to triumph ~ Haile Selassie

To speak one’s mind is a freedom no one should take for granted. It is only when we are silent in the face of injustice that we truly lose our humanity. In life or death, I will not be silent ~ Theo van Gogh

If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all ~ Michelangelo

I’ve got a lot of responsibilities, but none greater than being true to myself ~ River Phoenix

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

In the unity of our nation lies our strength, and in peace, we shall prosper ~ Henry VII

Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community ~ Barbara Gittings

We have faced down the gravest threat of our time, not through war, but through diplomacy. The future now rests on the choices we make ~ President John F. Kennedy.

I wasn’t after glory or fame, but I meant to see the thing through. We fought as we lived — by the code of the West ~ Wyatt Earp.

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother ~ William Shakespeare, Henry V.

I felt the air rushing around me as I fell, but in the moment, I trusted in my invention. The thrill of the descent was the proof that man can conquer the skies, not only in ascent but in return ~ André-Jacques Garnerin

The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men ~ Lyndon B. Johnson

The cost of war is always far greater than the cost of peace ~ Golda Meir

We are not just delivering soundwaves into the homes of millions; we are forging a new kind of connection, a bond between people, nations, and ideas, where distance and time fade away ~ John Reith, 1922, first General Manager of the BBC.

Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world ~ Malala Yousafzai during her Nobel Prize acceptance speech

They came in peace, to help rebuild a shattered land. We will never forget their sacrifice ~ Ronald Reagan