Category Archives: The Thought for the Day/2018
The Thought for the Day/Charles Kuralt
But his time is not now, and so the legend dies. Charles Kuralt Charles Kuralt (1934-97) was an American journalist, known primarily for his work with CBS Television. A friendly, folksy sort, Kuralt made his biggest splash when he got … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day/Mabel Newcomer
It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. Mabel Newcomer Mabel Newcomer (1892-1983) was an American economist and professor, primarily at Vassar College, of considerable note, specializing … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day/Margaret Thatcher
I think we’ve been through a period where too many people have been given to understand that if they have a problem, it’s the government’s job to cope with it. ‘I have a problem, I’ll get a grant.’ ‘I’m homeless, … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day/J.R.R. Tolkien
One who cannot cast away a treasure at need is in fetters. J.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings One thing about doing a column like this is you must have some practical experience about what you are writing about. … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day/John Locke
People are more disposed to suffer than right themselves by resistance. John Locke John Locke (1632-1704) was an English physician and philosopher. He is considered by most classically trained philosophers to be the first of the British empiricists, while practical … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day/Evan Thomas
Ike was careful not to reveal his most intimate thoughts about a weapon he abhorred but might have to use. Evan Thomas Ike’s Bluff: President Eisenhower’s Secret Battle to Save the World Evan Thomas (b. 1951) is an American historian … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day/Deng Ming-Dao
Whether we remain ash or become the phoenix is up to us. Deng Ming-Dao 365 Tao Deng Ming-Dao is an American writer and, though he might well disdain the term, philosopher, of Chinese descent and is a regular contributor to … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day/Len Deighton
If you were born in an orange box, would that make you an orange? Len Deighton Spy Hook Len Deighton, now 89, is a British writer, primarily known for his spy novels, though he is also, among other things, an … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day/Theodore Roosevelt
The greatest chance that can come to man or woman is the chance to do something worth doing…The days that are happy are the hard days where effort is crowned at the end. Theodore Roosevelt 6/1/1906 Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was … Continue reading
The Thought for the Day/Robert B Parker
You don’t have much hope of getting the truth if you think you know in advance what the truth ought to be. Robert B. Parker Pale Kings and Princes Robert B Parker (1932-2010) was an American mystery writer primarily known … Continue reading