Todays Thought

Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. 

-Edgar Allan Poe, poet and short-story writer (19 Jan 1809-1849)

Todays Thought

A certain kind of rich man afflicted with the symptoms of moral dandyism sooner or later comes to the conclusion that it isn't enough merely to make money. He feels obliged to hold views, to espouse causes and elect Presidents, to explain to a trembling world how and why the world went wrong. 

-Lewis H. Lapham, editor and writer (8 Jan 1935-2024)

Todays Thought

If you or your parents are immigrants, know that you are part of a proud American tradition -- the infusion of new cultures, talents and ideas, generation after generation, that has made us the greatest country on earth. 

-Michelle Obama, lawyer, former first lady of the US (b. 17 Jan 1964)

Todays Thought

Be kind to thy father, for when thou wert young, / Who loved thee so fondly as he? / He caught the first accents that fell from thy tongue, / And joined in thy innocent glee. 

-Margaret Courtney, poet (1822-1862)

Todays Thought

It is not what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable. 

-Moliere, actor and playwright (15 Jan 1622-1673)

The Young Ones 1986

Your Sinclair Magazine 

Todays Thought

When one has been threatened with a great injustice, one accepts a smaller as a favour. 

-Jane Welsh Carlyle, letter writer (14 Jan 1801-1866)