Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Dorothy Thompson Journalist

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jul 9, 1893
  • Died: Jan 30, 1961

Dorothy Thompson was an American journalist and radio broadcaster, who in 1939 was recognized by Time magazine as the second most influential woman in America next to Eleanor Roosevelt. She is notable as the first American journalist to be expelled from Nazi Germany in 1934 and as one of the few women news commentators on radio during the 1930s. She is regarded fondly by some as the "First Lady of American Journalism."

Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live. fear

Peace has to be created, in order to be maintained. It will never be achieved by passivity and quietism. peace

The only force that can overcome an idea and a faith is another and better idea and faith, positively and fearlessly upheld. faith

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other thoughts from William Blake

32 other thoughts from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

6 thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 thoughts from Storm Jameson

2 thoughts from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 other wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo

73 other wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo