Quote of the Day

Michael Dobson | September 18

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"When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully."

Samuel Johnson, lexicographer born September 18, 1709 [O.S. September 7]

Michael Dobson | January 1

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"How can I tell what I think till I see what I say?"

E. M. Forster, writer born January 1, 1897

Michael Dobson | January 2

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"Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do."

Isaac Asimov, writer born c. January 2, 1920

Michael Dobson | January 3

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"Law applied to its extreme is the greatest injustice."

Cicero, orator and statesman born January 3, 106 BCE

Michael Dobson | January 4

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"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."

Sir Isaac Newton, scientist born January 4, 1643 [O.S. December 25, 1642]