Monday, October 19, 2015

Quote from "End of Secrets" by Ryan Quinn


"My understanding of what it means to be average has nothing to with statistics.  The average American is truly average only in the ways he falls short of his own potential, particularly when his is motivated by the exceptions of others.  People are average when they are driven by a motivation to fit in.  The American challenge, then, is to be oneself – only, exactly and totally. Our failure is that we actively resist people who fall outside the status quo and especially those who reach beyond it on purpose.  An average American is one who cannot overcome his instinct to view the honest aspirations of others with suspicion."

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Great quote by Thomas Paine

"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.  Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death".

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

A Wee Bit of Historical Knowledge for YOU.

Personal hygiene left much room for improvement. As a result, many women and men had developed acne scars by adulthood. The women would spread bee's wax over their facial skin to smooth out their complexions. When they were speaking to each other, if a woman began to stare at another woman's face she was told, 'mind your own bee's wax.' Should the woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term 'crack a smile'. In addition, when they sat too close to the fire, the wax would melt. Therefore, the expression 'losing face.' 

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