Hemingway’s quotes about war
Whatever you care to make of Hemingway’s quotes about war (he was prone to a little self-glorification) they were fully founded on …
Authors and Academics
Benjamin Franklin on sacrificing freedom for security
“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” is a quote and motto attributed to …
Informed quotes by George Orwell on Poverty
To understand poverty, it causes and consequences, Orwell spent intermittent years of his life immersed with the impoverished, unemployed and down-and-outs of …
Will Rogers’ quotes on being a Democrat
Will Rogers most famous quote on being a Democrat also trivialised the party: “I belong to no organized party; I am a …
Christopher Hitchens’ quotes on life and death
Most of us have heard anecdotes about public figures who had read their own premature obituaries. It happened to Mark Twain, Alfred …
Bertrand Russell quotes on war
Until World War II, Bertrand Russell’s quotes on war were indicative of his deeply-held, pacifist beliefs. Yet, in the face of Nazi …
Will Rogers’ quotes about government
Will Rogers’ quotes about government were insightful and acerbic. Here are a few of his best: “Be thankful we’re not getting all …
Marie Curie on perseverance and confidence
Marie Curie well understood the importance of perseverance and confidence when she shared her philosophy in the following quote: “Life is not …
“You’ll be damned if you do and damned if you don’t”
One of Eleanor Roosevelt’s most famous quotes reveals her determination in the face of adversity: “Do what you feel in your heart …
Famous quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt and a brief biography
Born on 11th October 1884, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving first lady of the United States of America. She is remembered …