A thought for the day

A thought for the day: If we accept and acquiesce in the face of discrimination, we accept the responsibility ourselves and allow those responsible to salve their conscience by believing that they have our acceptance and concurrence. We should, therefore, protest openly everything ... that smacks of discrimination or slander. -- American activist Mary McLeod Bethune

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A thought for the day

History & Quotes / July 26, 2024

A thought for the day: English author Aldous Huxley wrote, Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you.

Other Notable Events for July 26

History & Quotes / July 26, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1775, Congress establishes the U.S. postal system.

In 1847, Liberia became a republic and Africa's first sovereign, Black-ruled democratic nation.

In 1908, the ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for July 26

History & Quotes / July 26, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Writer George Bernard Shaw in 1856
- psychologist Carl Jung, founder of analytic psychology, in 1875
- writer Aldous Huxley in 1894
- actor Vivian Vance in ...Read More