Quotes

Famous Quotes - On inquisitiveness

Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.
- Bernard Baruch (1870 - 1965) was an American financier, stock market speculator, statesman, and presidential advisor.

Famous Quotes - Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This is the transcript of his prepared speech.

My fellow citizens:

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.

Famous Quotes - On the importance of reading

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.
- Charles W. Eliot, The Happy Life, 1896

Tip: Read or download classic books for free at Gutenberg.org

Famous Quotes - On hard work

People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get.
- Frederick Douglass, US abolitionist (1817 - 1895)

Famous Quotes - Understanding perspectives

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)

Syndicate content