Daily Quote

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June 5, 2020: Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob SquarePants Jun 05, 2020

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Although today’s quote is played for humor in a lighthearted children’s television show, there’s wisdom to be taken from Mr. Krabs’ words.

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June 4, 2020: John Steinbeck, Author Jun 04, 2020

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Today’s quote is from American author John Steinbeck, in his book The Grapes of Wrath. His works touch upon truths greater than American life, and what it means to be human.

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June 3, 2020: Raymond Carver, Author Jun 03, 2020

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Today’s quote is from author Raymond Carver. This verse comes from Cathedral, his collection of short stories.

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June 2, 2020: Henry James, Author Jun 02, 2020

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In 1884, novelist Henry James wrote an article for Longman’s Magazine called “The Art of Fiction.” In it, he advises young writers to create from experience.

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June 1, 2020: Virginia Woolf, Author Jun 01, 2020

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In many ways, Virgina Woolf did not fit into the world in which she was born. She was a gay woman who prioritized her career over settling down. Her words today serve as an important lesson for living unapologetically.

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May 31, 2020: Harper Lee, Author May 31, 2020

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Today’s quote is from author Harper Lee, in her celebrated novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The words are spoken in the novel by Atticus Finch, a lawyer who has agreed to represent a Black man accused of assaulting a white woman in the segregated south.

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May 30, 2020: Miguel de Cervantes, Author May 30, 2020

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Today’s quote comes from Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, best known for his seminal work, Don Quixote. Before writing what is widely considered one of the greatest novels ever put to pen, Miguel de Cervantes spent his life as a soldier and a tax collector.

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May 29, 2020: JK Rowling, Author May 29, 2020

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Today’s quote is from the film adaptation of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

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May 28, 2020: Robert Frost, Poet May 28, 2020

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Today’s quote is from the Robert Frost poem, “A Servant of Servants.” It is written as a letter from a woman to a stranger who is camping nearby. It details the woman’s struggles with her day to day life, her isolation from those around her, and her family’s history with mental illness.

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May 27, 2020: Gabriel García Márquez, Novelist May 27, 2020

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As one of the twentieth century’s most acclaimed writers, Gabriel García Márquez knew the power of stories, and how the ones we tell ourselves determine who we eventually become.

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