Kenya McCullum is a freelance writer and quotation junkie. She loves to drop strange quotes into casual conversations and impress people (or not) with her utterly useless knowledge. She can be reached at kmccullum@mindspring.com.
Since the Civil War, Memorial Day — originally known as Decoration Day — has been a time to honor soldiers who have given their lives in battle. Today’s quotes are to honor those fallen heroes and their families...
“The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.”-Jeff Miller“When it comes to standing up for veterans, we cannot be the Republicans and Democrats, we have...
With Memorial Day just around the corner, there is a lot of attention being placed on our nation’s fallen soldiers--and the families that they left behind. Today’s quotes are about what it means to be...
What makes someone courageous? Standing up for what you believe in? Putting yourself in harm’s way for someone else? Speaking up when you see an injustice? These quotes are about courage and the different ways that we can...
What’s not to love about dancing? Whether you’re in a slow, romantic waltz with your partner, or shaking the night away at a club, dancing is a great way to live in the moment--and even...
It can make us feel good. It can make us feel sad. It can trigger memories like any photograph and take us to places we’ve never been before. Today’s quotes are about music--the soundtrack of...
Some people use it as a shield. Others use it as a sword. It’s complicated and oftentimes downright weird. Today’s quotes are about the law and how it affects our lives.“Many laws as certainly...
It can be beautiful. It can be ugly. It can move you to feel a certain way and provoke you. Today’s quotes are about art and how it makes us think.“A guilty conscience needs to confess...
These men and women in robes are seen as wise and noble--above reproach in their decision making. But is that true? Today’s quotes are about judges and the role that they play in the justice system.&ldquo...
Lightning, while beautiful, is an example of the violence of nature that can cause serious damage. Does lightning strike twice in the same place? Today’s quotes may answer that question.“The fear of lightning is one of...