MIGNON McLAUGHLIN 1913-83

American journalist and author

Don't be yourself - be someone a little nicer.

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KHALED HOSSEINI b.1965

Afghan-born American novelist who wrote "The Kite Runner"

Better to be hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.

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JOHANN WOLFGANG von GOETHE 1749-1832

German writer and polymath

Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.

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ELEANOR ROOSEVELT 1884-1962

The longest-serving First Lady of the USA, wife of Franklyn D. Roosevelt

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.

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RUTH RENKEL

Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light shining somewhere nearby.

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ANON

The mind is like the stomach. It's not how much you put into it that counts, but how much it digests.

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KIN HUBBARD 1868-1930

American cartoonist, humorist and journalist

A good listener is usually thinking about something else.

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SAMUEL BUTLER 1613-80

English poet and satirist

Loyalty is still the same

Whether it win or lose the game,

True as a dial to the sun

Although it be not shined upon.

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CHARLOTTE BRONTE 1816-55

British novelist and poet, eldest of the three Bronte sisters

It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity; they must have action and, if they cannot find it, they will make it.

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JOHN BERRY

The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp.

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CONFUCIUS 551-479 BC

Chinese teacher, politician and philosopher

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

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MADELINE BRIDGES 1844-1920

American poet

Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.

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LENNON and McCARTNEY

The song writing partnership between John Lennon 1940-80 and Paul McCartney b.1942

All you need is love. 

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EDWARD R. MURROW 1908-65

American broadcasting journalist

To be persuasive, we must be believable.

To be believable, we must be credible.

To be credible, we must be truthful.

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JULIA SOREL b.1926

American novelist, playwright and screenwriter

If you're never scared or embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take any chances.

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PUBLILIUS SYRUS d.43AD

Latin writer of maxims

From the errors of others a wise man corrects his own.

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ANON

Remember your yesterdays, dream your tomorrows, live your todays.

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WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY 1811-63

British novelist, author of Vanity Fair

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

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HELEN KELLER 1880-1968

Deafblind American author and political activist

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding. I want the understanding that bringeth peace.

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BORIS PASTERNAK 1890-1960

Russian-born Jewish poet and novelist who wrote Doctor Zhivago

When a great moment knocks on the door of your life, it's often no louder than the beating of your heart, and it's very easy to miss it.

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JIMI HENDRIX 1942-70

American musician, singer and songwriter

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.

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Maori Proverb

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind you.

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The new blog THE POETRY PATH has been updated today

http://thepoetrypath.blogspot.com

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DEMOCRITUS c.460-c.370BC

Ancient Greek philosopher

It is better to correct your own faults than those of another.

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JOYCE BROTHERS 1927-2013

American psychologist, TV personality and columnist

Accept that all of us can be hurt, that all of us can and surely will at times fail. I think we should follow a simple rule - if we can take the worst, take the risk!

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ANON

Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice.

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WILLIAM JAMES 1842-1910

American philosopher and psychologist

Common sense and a sense of humour are the same thing, moving at a different speed. A sense of humour is just common sense dancing.

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T.S. ELIOT 1888-1965

American-born British poet

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

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JESSICA SAVITCH 1947-83

American TV broadcaster and news reporter

No matter how many goals you have achieved, you must set your sights on a higher one.

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The first post to THE POETRY PATH was made today

http://thepoetrypath.blogspot.com

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