May 14

Quotes of the day from previous years:

2004
In the end it is how you fight, as much as why you fight, that makes your cause good or bad. ~ Freeman Dyson
  • selected by Kalki


2005
If I had my way, if I was lucky enough, if I could be on the brink my entire life — that great sense of expectation and excitement without the disappointment — that would be the perfect state. ~ Cate Blanchett (born 14 May 1969)
  • selected by Kalki


2006
It is confidently expected that the period is at hand, when man, through ignorance, shall not much longer inflict unnecessary misery on man; because the mass of mankind will become enlightened, and will clearly discern that by so acting they will inevitably create misery to themselves. ~ Robert Owen (born 14 May 1771)
  • selected by Kalki


2007
I would like to be remembered as a man who had a wonderful time living life, a man who had good friends, fine family — and I don't think I could ask for anything more than that, actually. ~ Frank Sinatra (died on 15 May 1998)
  • proposed by Aphaia


2008
Errors now almost universally exist, and must be overcome solely by the force of reason; and as reason, to effect the most beneficial purposes, makes her advance by slow degrees, and progressively substantiates one truth of high import after another, it will be evident, to minds of comprehensive and accurate thought, that by these and similar compromises alone can success be rationally expected in practice. For such compromises bring truth and error before the public; and whenever they are fairly exhibited together, truth must ultimately prevail.
  • initially proposed by Aphaia, extended form proposed by Kalki


2009
Union and co-operation in war obviously increase the power of the individual a thousand fold. Is there the shadow of a reason why they should not produce equal effects in peace; why the principle of co-operation should not give to men the same superior powers, and advantages, (and much greater) in the creation, preservation, distribution and enjoyment of wealth? ~ Robert Owen
  • proposed by Kalki


2010

Suggestions

It is the interest of the individual and of all society, that he should be made, at the earliest period, to understand his own construction, the proper use of its parts, and how to keep them at all times in a state of health. ~ Robert Owen
  • 3 Aphaia 23:26, 12 May 2007 (UTC)
  • 3 Kalki 04:50, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
  • 1 Zarbon 05:16, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
  • 3 InvisibleSun 21:39, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

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What ideas individuals may attach to the term "Millennium" I know not; but I know that society may be formed so as to exist without crime, without poverty, with health greatly improved, with little, if any misery, and with intelligence and happiness increased a hundredfold; and no obstacle whatsoever intervenes at this moment except ignorance to prevent such a state of society from becoming universal. ~ Robert Owen
  • 3 Kalki 04:50, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
  • 1 Zarbon 05:16, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
  • 3 InvisibleSun 21:39, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

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Is it not the interest of the human race, that every one should be so taught and placed, that he would find his highest enjoyment to arise from the continued practice of doing all in his power to promote the well-being, and happiness, of every man, woman, and child, without regard to their class, sect, party, country or colour? ~ Robert Owen
  • 3 Kalki 16:56, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
  • 1 Zarbon 17:10, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
  • 3 InvisibleSun 21:39, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

 
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