Posted by admin on November 10, 2009 under Harry S Truman Stories, Quotes, Stories | 
- “The buck stops here.”
- “Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain
- “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
Tough Decisions
These are three of Harry Truman’s favorite sayings. In fact, the first two were printed on placards that he kept on his desk. And they weren’t just empty slogans. These words guided Truman as he made tough decisions for our country during and after World War II… Some historians say that Harry Truman made more tough decisions than any modern president did. Some of the decisions didn’t solve the problems, but most of them did. And no one, friend or foe, can ever accuse him of not doing his job.
(excerpt from 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet.)
Posted by admin on November 7, 2009 under Helen Keller & Anne Sullivan Quotes, Quotes |
“All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” – Helen Keller
Posted by admin on under Helen Keller & Anne Sullivan Quotes, Quotes |
“Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” – Helen Keller
Posted by admin on November 5, 2009 under Quotes, Susan B. Anthony Quotes |
“Failure is impossible.”
What a simple statement of confidence this is. Some might doubt it but Susan B. Anthony did not. And she knew that her commitment and belief would be necessary to support others who did not share it, yet.
Anthony’s spirited 50-year fight to gain the vote for women is detailed in a biography that gets its title from this quote: Failure Is Impossible: Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words
by Lynn Sherr.
Posted by admin on November 4, 2009 under Albert Einstein Quotes, Quotes |
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.
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Posted by admin on under Clara Barton Quotes, Quotes |
“I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.”
This quote demonstrates a high level of both compassion and commitment. And yes, Bravery. At the start of the Civil War, Clara recalled her father’s constant teachings about patriotism and service to one’s fellow man. Such a strong influence can have profound affects one one person, and through that person many others.
Posted by admin on November 2, 2009 under George Washington Quotes, Quotes |
“All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her. ”
Here George Washington expresses gratitude for the lessons he learned from his mother. His mother’s name was Mary Ball Washington. You can read more about her in the book: George Washington’s Mother, by Jean Fritz.
Posted by admin on October 30, 2009 under Jonas Salk Quotes, Quotes |
“If humankind would accept and acknowledge this responsibility and become creatively engaged in the process of evolution, consciously as well as unconsciously, a new reality would emerge, and a new age could be born.”
In times like now – when there is so much talk about flu and H1N1 vaccines, it is nice to remember Dr. Jonas Salk, his work, and that of other scientists in the medical field.
Posted by admin on under Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta Quotes, Quotes |
“Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.”
Cesar Chavez became influential, in part, as an activist who spoke to and organized many people. He encouraged people to participate and to make a positive impact. He’s been called a crusader for non-violent social change.
Posted by admin on October 28, 2009 under Albert Einstein Quotes, Quotes |
“Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.”
