Friday, February 28, 2014

MIGNON McLAUGHLIN 1913-83


American journalist and author


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


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Thursday, February 27, 2014

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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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

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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Monday, February 24, 2014

RUTH RENKEL

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

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

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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Saturday, February 22, 2014

KIN HUBBARD 1868-1930


American cartoonist, humorist and journalist


A good listener is usually thinking about something else.


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Friday, February 21, 2014

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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Thursday, February 20, 2014

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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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

JOHN BERRY

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

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

CONFUCIUS 551-479 BC


Chinese teacher, politician and philosopher


Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.


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Monday, February 17, 2014

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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Sunday, February 16, 2014

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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Saturday, February 15, 2014

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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Friday, February 14, 2014

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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Thursday, February 13, 2014

PUBLILIUS SYRUS d.43AD


Latin writer of maxims


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


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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

ANON

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

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY 1811-63


British novelist, author of Vanity Fair


A good laugh is sunshine in the house.


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Monday, February 10, 2014

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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Sunday, February 09, 2014

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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Saturday, February 08, 2014

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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Friday, February 07, 2014

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

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Thursday, February 06, 2014

DEMOCRITUS c.460-c.370BC


Ancient Greek philosopher


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


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Wednesday, February 05, 2014

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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Tuesday, February 04, 2014

ANON

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

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Monday, February 03, 2014

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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Sunday, February 02, 2014

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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Saturday, February 01, 2014

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

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