06/13/1865

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.

William Butler Yeats, happy birthday William.

 

05/29/1903

I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful. Bob Hope, happy birthday Bob.
 

05/18/1872

The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt. Bertrand Russell, happy birthday Bert.
 

05/14/2023

I owe much to mother. She had an expert's understanding, but also approached art emotionally.

David Rockefeller

 

05/10/2023

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.

Lydia M. Child

 

05/01/2023

The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse.

Jackie Kennedy

 

04/24/2023

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”

-- Edgar Degas