Michael K. Williams, Actor

Today’s quote is from American author Betty Smith and her 1943 semi-autobiographical novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. They are words of advice given to the main character, Francie, from her grandmothe...

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Today’s quote is from American computer scientist and Navy rear admiral Grace Brewster Murray Hopper. Her words speak to a common barrier holding many people back from their own dreams: the fear of wh...

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Today’s quote is from the poet and singer Leonard Cohen, from his song, “Anthem.” It reminds us that there are flaws in everything—and it’s these imperfections that allow real beauty to shine through....

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Today’s quote serves to remind us to reconsider our goals and the choices we make to achieve them. It is from the Book of Matthew, Chapter 16, Verse 26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

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Born in segregated St. Louis, Missouri, Maya Angelou could have easily grown to hate those who oppressed her. Instead, she used today’s quote to express how important it is to never give up on love an...

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Today’s quote is from the J.R.R. Tolkein’s epic high-fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings. Its meaning is less about the unforeseen obstacles in life, and more about how we choose to respond to them. ...

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Today’s quote is from the late author Truman Capote. Capote used the quote in a 1972 written interview with himself, and speaks on the necessity of working hard and encountering obstacles in order to ...

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David Foster Wallace used today’s quote in his 1996 magnum opus, Infinite Jest. It’s about noticing the things around us that are always there, but are easily forgotten. Learn more about your ad choic...

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