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Dean Ornish Quote: “I grew up in Texas, eating…”

I grew up in Texas, eating meat five times a day, and I liked meat. But I began being a vegetarian when I was 19 because I found that I felt better.

October 29, 2021 1953, American, Dean Ornish, July 16, Quotes by Educators

Jean O’Leary Quote: “I’ve been a very effective leader…”

I’ve been a very effective leader in the gay rights movement, though at times I’ve been controversial.

October 23, 2021 1948, American, Jean O'Leary, March 4, Quotes by Activists

Carl Sandburg Quote: “I fell in love, not deep…”

I fell in love, not deep, but I fell several times and then fell out.

October 20, 2021 1878, American, Carl Sandburg, January 6, Quotes by Poets

Ban Ki-moon Quote: “Freedom is a timeless value. The…”

Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions freedom more than twenty times. All countries have committed to protecting individual freedoms on paper – but in practice, too many break their pledge.

October 1, 2021 1944, Ban Ki-moon, June 13, Quotes by Leaders, South Korean

Marquis de Lafayette Quote: “The king knows with what ardor…”

The king knows with what ardor and perseverance I have at all times been devoted to the cause of liberty and to the principles of humanity, equality and justice.

September 21, 2021 1757, French, Marquis de Lafayette, Quotes by Revolutionaries, September 6

John Prendergast Quote: “Slavery, racism, sexism, and other forms…”

Slavery, racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry, subordination, and human rights abuse transform and adapt with the times.

September 18, 2021 1963, American, John Prendergast, March 21, Quotes by Activists

A. Scott Berg Quote: “I think a biography is only…”

I think a biography is only as interesting as the lives and times it illuminates.

September 17, 2021 1949, A. Scott Berg, American, December 4, Quotes by Historians

Martin Luther King, Jr. Quote: “The ultimate measure of a man…”

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

September 12, 2021 1929, American, January 15, Jr., Martin Luther King, Quotes by Leaders

Simon Armitage Quote: “I once stood in the middle…”

I once stood in the middle of New York city watching my name go round the electronic zipper sign in Times Square and I felt pretty thrilled, but not quite as thrilled as I felt when I saw my name in the ‘Examiner’ for the first time.

September 12, 2021 1963, British, May 26, Quotes by Poets, Simon Armitage

Oliver Goldsmith Quote: “I love everything that’s old, – …”

I love everything that’s old, – old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.

September 12, 2021 1730, Irish, November 10, Oliver Goldsmith, Quotes by Poets

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