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

William Allen White Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Feb 10, 1868
  • Died: Jan 29, 1944

William Allen White was a renowned American newspaper editor, politician, author, and leader of the Progressive movement. Between 1896 and his death, White became the iconic spokesman for middle America.

Peace without justice is tyranny. peace

My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias. women

A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal. learning

Christmas December 25, 2024

Christmas is the day that holds all time together. 6 more wisdom & wit from Alexander Smith

6 more wisdom & wit from Alexander Smith

Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so. 8 other thoughts from Stephen Leacock

8 other thoughts from Stephen Leacock

A good conscience is a continual Christmas. 96 thoughts from Benjamin Franklin

96 thoughts from Benjamin Franklin

Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own. 9 other quotes from Ethel Merman

9 other quotes from Ethel Merman