Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.
– Charles Dickens, born today in 1812
If enough people think of a thing and work hard enough at it, I guess it’s pretty nearly bound to happen, wind and weather permitting.
– Laura Ingalls Wilder, born today in 1867
I don’t believe in fear of divine vengeance, and I do believe in justice and equality.
– Sinclair Lewis, born today in 1885