Random Dead People
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Leonardo da Vinci
As every divided kingdom falls, so every mind divided between many studies confounds and saps itself.
~Leonardo da Vinci
Author Profession: Artist
Nationality: Italian
Born: April 15, 1452
Died: May 2, 1519
Wikipedia
Commentary:
I present to you this quote mostly because of the separation the American people face. This separation is damaging the country and if we do not heed the words and wisdom from history we will become nothing more than history.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Abraham Lincoln
"To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men."
~Abraham Lincoln
Author Profession: President
Nationality: American
Born: February 12, 1809
Died: April 15, 1865
Wikipedia
Commentary:
Many things can be said about his motives and how he executed them be them positive or negative, but regardless of the situation of Lincoln's day his statement holds more true today than ever before.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Lewis Mumford
"The way people in democracies think of the government as something different from themselves is a real handicap. And, of course, sometimes the government confirms their opinion."
~Lewis Mumford
Author Profession: Sociologist, Historian, Writer
Nationality: American
Born: October 19, 1895
Died: January 26, 1990
Wikipedia
Commentary:
I am new to Lewis Mumford's work and based on what I see thus far I hope to continue exploring his work and writings.
~Lewis Mumford
Author Profession: Sociologist, Historian, Writer
Nationality: American
Born: October 19, 1895
Died: January 26, 1990
Wikipedia
Commentary:
I am new to Lewis Mumford's work and based on what I see thus far I hope to continue exploring his work and writings.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Thomas Paine
The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.
~Thomas Paine
Profession: Writer
Nationality: English
Born: January 29, 1737
Died: June 8, 1809
Wikipedia
Commentary:
One of of America's great thinkers, writers and believers of liberty.
~Thomas Paine
Profession: Writer
Nationality: English
Born: January 29, 1737
Died: June 8, 1809
Wikipedia
Commentary:
One of of America's great thinkers, writers and believers of liberty.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Cullen Hightower
"The mistakes made by Congress wouldn't be so bad if the next Congress didn't keep trying to correct them."
~Cullen Hightower
Profession: Writer, Soldier, Salesman
Nationality: American
Born: 1923
Died: November 27, 2008
Wikipedia
Commentary:
I think the quote speaks for itself.
~Cullen Hightower
Profession: Writer, Soldier, Salesman
Nationality: American
Born: 1923
Died: November 27, 2008
Wikipedia
Commentary:
I think the quote speaks for itself.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Jonathan Swift
"For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery."
~Jonathan Swift
Profession: Writer
Nationality: Irish
Born: November 30, 1667
Died: October 19, 1745
Wikipedia
Commentary:
I believe this is an appropriate quote and lesson in any time or generation. The people must keep focus on the on-goings of their Government and hold them accountable for their actions.
~Jonathan Swift
Profession: Writer
Nationality: Irish
Born: November 30, 1667
Died: October 19, 1745
Wikipedia
Commentary:
I believe this is an appropriate quote and lesson in any time or generation. The people must keep focus on the on-goings of their Government and hold them accountable for their actions.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Napoleon Bonaparte
"If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots."
~Napoleon Bonaparte
Profession: Emperor of France, King of Italy
Nationality: French
Born: August 15, 1769
Died: May 5, 1821
Wikipedia
Commentary:
Leader of men, conqueror of nations. Some see him as a tyrant, some as a champion most are unaware that Napoleon's policies were very aggressive and can be felt today with the metric system enforcement and the civil rights for minorities. The methods might be questionable but the impact was great.
~Napoleon Bonaparte
Profession: Emperor of France, King of Italy
Nationality: French
Born: August 15, 1769
Died: May 5, 1821
Wikipedia
Commentary:
Leader of men, conqueror of nations. Some see him as a tyrant, some as a champion most are unaware that Napoleon's policies were very aggressive and can be felt today with the metric system enforcement and the civil rights for minorities. The methods might be questionable but the impact was great.
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