Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

George Allen, Sr. Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: Mar 31, 1885
  • Died: Jul 21, 1972

George Edward Allen, Sr. was a Virginia state senator from 1916 to 1920 and a trial attorney who, with his three sons, founded the law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen. He was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia and studied law at The University of Virginia. After having practiced law for more than twenty years in southside Virginia and having served as a state senator, he moved both his family and his law practice to the state capital of Richmond during the depression.

Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It's the best part of the day. best, positive & work

Success is what you do with your ability. It's how you use your talent. success

Forget the past - the future will give you plenty to worry about. the future & moving on

Winning is the science of being totally prepared. science

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 quotes from Robert Browning

22 quotes from Robert Browning

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 wisdom & wit from Honore de Balzac

53 wisdom & wit from Honore de Balzac

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 other views from Isadora Duncan

5 other views from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 quotes from Henry Ward Beecher

58 quotes from Henry Ward Beecher