A thought for the day

A thought for the day: If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in. -- American conservationist Rachel Carson

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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