Pulitzer prizewinning historian David McCullough loves history and loves quotations about history. He peppers his speeches with sayings such as: “Why is it that no one listens when history repeats...
It’s the time for resolutions. Why do we vow to change every January 1st—yet by February laugh at our high intentions? One reason is that profound change is so difficult.
Educated in London and living a life of privilege, Christiane, along with her family, fled Iran in 1979 after the fall of the Shah, and she was forced to support herself. So she studied journalism...
Transcript Todd blew past Karen’s assistant and threw open her office door. He let loose a verbal firestorm. He’d heard talk, and now HE intended to talk! Eventually, Todd ran out of steam...
Ever hear of Jimmy Durante? The comedian with the big nose? One night, in a foul mood, the famous funnyman tried to cancel a dinner engagement. But his hosts said the lamb chops...
True forgiveness is neither simple nor quick.
The film Chariots of Fire is full of great statements. One of my favorites is in a conversation between missionary Eric Liddell and his father. Liddell agonizes about whether his running honors God...
Transcript At the Washington Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally challenged, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. As the gun sounded, eight runners sprinted from the line. But...
True nobility knows no rank in the high calling of our daily work.
