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"I’ve got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." – Thomas Carlyle

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 | Ambition, Quotes

“I’ve got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.” – Thomas Carlyle

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Meriwether Lewis (1774)

After serving as a captain in the US army, Lewis became secretary to President Thomas Jefferson. When Congress approved a plan to find a land route to the Pacific Ocean, Jefferson selected his trusted associate, along with William Clark, to head the expedition. In 1807, Lewis was made governor of the Louisiana Territory. His sudden [...]

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 | Quotes

Arthur Balfour

“Enthusiasm moves the world.” Arthur Balfour

Saturday, June 4th, 2011 | Quotes

Thoughts on Life-Never used up

A great secret of success is to go through life as a man who never gets used up. – Albert Schweitzer

Monday, May 14th, 2012 | Quotes

The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why. -Rostand, Jean

The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why. -Rostand, Jean

Thursday, May 26th, 2011 | Quotes

Die drei bekanntesten Generale in Amerika sind immer noch General Motors, General Electric und General Food. ~~~ Bob Hope

Die drei bekanntesten Generale in Amerika sind immer noch General Motors, General Electric und General Food. Bob Hope

Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 | Quotes