Todays Thought

 A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

After you have exhausted what there is in business, politics, conviviality, and so on -- have found that none of these finally satisfy, or permanently wear -- what remains? Nature remains. 

-Walt Whitman, poet (31 May 1819-1892)

Todays Thought

 A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

We love those who know the worst of us and don’t turn their faces away. 

-Walker Percy, author (28 May 1916-1990)

Todays Thought

 A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today. 

-John F. Kennedy, 35th US president (29 May 1917-1963)

Napoleon, Joan of Arc, Cleopatra... This is what historical figures would look like if they lived today

 Napoleon, Joan of Arc, Cleopatra... This is what historical figures would look like if they lived today

Astronomy Picture of the Day

 Jupiter's Swirls from Juno

Todays Thought

 A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It is the people who scream the loudest about America and Freedom who seem to be the most intolerant for a differing point of view. 

-Rosanne Cash, singer-songwriter and author (b. 24 May 1955)

Todays Thought

 A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. 

-Margaret Fuller, author (23 May 1810-1850)