QOD: A man's accomplishments in life are the cumulative effect of his attention to detail. ~ John Foster Dulles (Feb. 25, 1888 ~ May 24, 1959), 52nd United States Secretary of State
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This blog purely for my own amusement. I like to start the day with a quote, be it amusing, inspiration, or simply something that caught my fancy.
On occasion, I might also include some commentary on the day's crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times.
Friday, 11 March 2011
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
QOD: Tell me what you read and I'll tell you who you are. ~ François Mauriac (né François Charles Mauriac; Oct. 11, 1885 ~ Sept. 1, 1970), French novelist
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
QOD: The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (Mar. 8, 1841 ~ Mar. 6, 1935)
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
QOD: If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion. ~ George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856 ~ Nov. 2, 1950)
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
QOD: A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. ~ George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856 ~ Nov. 2, 1950)
Monday, 28 February 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
QOD: Hard work keeps the wrinkles out of the mind and spirit. ~ Helena Rubinstein (née Chaja Rubinstein; Dec. 25, 1872 ~ Apr. 1, 1965)
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
QOD: The sound of laughter is like the vaulted dome of a temple of happiness. ~ Milan Kundera (b. Apr. 1, 1929), Czech writer [Milan Kundera died in Paris, France on July 11, 2023 at age 94.]