Discover the origin of the famous sports quote: "The harder I practice, the luckier I get." We also find out if practice does in fact increase your odds of getting lucky. Read More →
“Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!” – Sir Patrick Henry A Turning Point In America This quote given in a church during a speech on March 23, 1775 in Virginia by Sir Patrick Henry is possibly one the best summations of the prevailing ideology and political will in the history of the world. American discontent with British rule is well documented in the annals of history. Two future US presidents along with a delegation consisting of colonial leaders, known as the Virginia House of Burgesses, attended the speech are the only ones to hear the original text as no […] Read More →
“The Arc of the Moral Universe is Long but it Bends Toward Justice.” Martin Luther King, Jr. – 1964 – Commencement at Wesleyan University Martin Luther King Jr’s Message Martin Luther King, Jr was a central figure in the Civil Rights movement during the 1960’s. His message of equality through peaceful means stands the test of time. He was a true visionary that understood how valuable history is. He was insightful and visionary. This quote embodies this like no other. It is not surprising Dr. King so eloquently adopted words spoken by another visionary more than 100 years after the […] Read More →