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 …
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General George Patton’s quotes on leadership
During World War II, General George Patton was a controversial figure, as well-known for his inappropriate comments and conduct as he was …
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 …
“Take calculated risks” – famous quotes by General Patton
When General George S. Patton said, “Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash,” it clarified his more famous quote, …
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 …
A brief history of Abraham Lincoln
What follows is a brief history of Abraham Lincoln, a humble effort to objectively summarise the life of an extraordinary and complex …
Did a simple book of quotes set Churchill upon the path to greatness?
How did a political has-been in his mid-sixties, languishing on the backbenches of the British parliament, rise to become one of the …