Category: General
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Felix Baumgartner Quotes
Felix Baumgartner is an Austrian skydiver and a BASE jumper. He is renowned for the particularly dangerous nature of the stunts he has performed during his career. He set the world record for skydiving an estimated 39 kilometres , reaching an estimated speed of 1357.64 km/h , and became the first person to break the…
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Niels Bohr Quotes
Niels Henrik David Bohr was a Danish physicist who made foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum mechanics, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922. Born: October 7, 1885, Copenhagen Died: November 18, 1962, Copenhagen Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future. An expert is a man…
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Motivational Life Quotes
Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb but how well you bounce. – Vivian Komori Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. – John Lennon Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. – Albert Einstein When one…
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Motivational Quotes about Work
My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition. – Indira Gandhi Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work. – Bette Davis There…
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Clara Schumann Quotes
Clara Schumann was a German musician and composer, considered one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era. Born: September 13, 1819, Leipzig Died: May 20, 1896, Frankfurt Spouse: Robert Alexander Schumann There is nothing greater than the joy of composing something oneself and then listening to it. Every man has his faults; I…
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Motivational Quotes for Students
Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life. – Les Brown Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -Abraham Lincoln Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial…
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Motivational Quotes by Thomas Alva Edison
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Born: February 11, 1847, Milan Died: October 18, 1931, West Orange Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed…
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Motivational Quotes of John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald “Jack” Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Born: May 29, 1917, Brookline Assassinated: November 22, 1963, Dallas Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. If a free society cannot help the many…
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Maria Montessori Quotes
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator, a noted humanitarian and devout Catholic best known for the philosophy of education which bears her name. She is the founder of the Montessori method of education. Born: August 31, 1870, Chiaravalle Died: May 6, 1952, Noordwijk The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to…
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Theodore Roosevelt Quotes
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States of America. He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement. Born: October 27, 1858, New York City Died: January 6, 1919, Oyster Bay Believe you can and you’re halfway there. Do what…
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Bill Cosby Quotes
William Henry “Bill” Cosby, Jr. is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist. Born: July 12, 1937, Philadelphia Albums: Wonderfulness, Bill, 200 M.P.H., Revenge, Why Is There Air? In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. I don’t know the key…
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Dalai Lama Quotes
The 14th Dalai Lama (religious name: Tenzin Gyatso, shortened from Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso, born Lhamo Dondrub,6 July 1935) is the 14th and current Dalai Lama, as well as the longest lived incumbent. The 14th Dalai Lama is known for his lifelong advocacy for Tibetans inside and outside Tibet. Dalai Lamas are…