March 15 March 15 Quotes of the day from previous years:
2004 I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it's for or against. ~ Malcolm X selected by Kalki
2005 Beware the ides of March. ~ William Shakespeare in Julius Caesar (The Ides of March) proposed by IP 84.56.18.77
2006 Fortune, which has a great deal of power in other matters but especially in war, can bring about great changes in a situation through very slight forces." ~ Julius Caesar (died 15 March 44 BC) selected by Kalki
2007 There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. If it would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven does its rains, shower its favors alike on the high and the low, the rich and the poor, it would be an unqualified blessing. ~ Andrew Jackson proposed by InvisibleSun
2008 As long as our government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will; as long as it secures to us the rights of person and property, liberty of conscience, and of the press, it will be worth defending. ~ Andrew Jackson proposed by InvisibleSun
2009 Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in. ~ Andrew Jackson proposed by Kalki
2010 It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes. Distinctions in society will always exist under every just government. Equality of talents, of education, or of wealth can not be produced by human institutions. In the full enjoyment of the gifts of Heaven and the fruits of superior industry, economy, and virtue, every man is equally entitled to protection by law; but when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privileges, to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society — the farmers, mechanics, and laborers — who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves, have a right to complain of the injustice of their government. ~ Andrew Jackson proposed by InvisibleSun
2011 Beware the March of Ideas? ~ Neil Gaiman in Sandman #7, p. 10) proposed by Kalki
2012 Alone he rides, alone, The fair and fatal king: Dark night is all his own, That strange and solemn thing. ~ Lionel Johnson ~
proposed by Zarbon
2013 Lonely, unto the Lone I go; Divine, to the Divinity. ~ Lionel Johnson ~ proposed by Kalki
2014 What comes now? The earth awaits What fierce wonder from the skies? Thunder, trampling through the night? Morning, with illustrious eyes? Morning, from the springs of light: Thunder, round Heaven's opening gates. ~ Lionel Johnson ~ proposed by Kalki
2015 Strive for perfection in everything we do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough. ~ Henry Royce ~ proposed by Kalki
2016 Let us accept this as a sign from the Gods, and follow where they beckon, in vengeance on our double-dealing enemies. The die is cast. ~ Julius Caesar ~ proposed by Kalki
2017 Through thee, the gracious Muses turn, To Furies, O mine Enemy! And all the things of beauty burn With flames of evil ecstasy. Because of thee, the land of dreams Becomes a gathering place of fears: Until tormented slumber seems One vehemence of useless tears. ~ Lionel Johnson ~ proposed by Zarbon
2018 Life would be tragic if it weren't funny. … My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus. ~ Stephen Hawking ~ proposed by Kalki in regard to his recent death.
2019 Rank or add further suggestions… Ranking system:
4 : Excellent - should definitely be used. (This is the utmost ranking and should be used only for one quote at a time, per person, for each date.) 3 : Very Good - strong desire to see it used. 2 : Good - some desire to see it used. 1 : Acceptable - but with no particular desire to see it used. 0 : Not acceptable - not appropriate for use as a quote of the day.
Suggestions I'd rather betray others, than have others betray me. ~ Cao Cao (date of death/date of birth unknown) 2 Zarbon 20:47, 10 March 2009 (UTC) 1 Kalki 09:04, 13 March 2009 (UTC) 0 InvisibleSun 22:35, 14 March 2009 (UTC) Vanquished in life, his death By beauty made amends: The passing of his breath Won his defeated ends. ~ Lionel Johnson 2 Zarbon 20:47, 10 March 2009 (UTC) 2 Kalki 09:04, 13 March 2009 (UTC) 2 InvisibleSun 22:35, 14 March 2009 (UTC)
They must be either for or against us. Distrust them and you make them your enemies, place confidence in them, and you engage them by every dear and honorable tie to the interest of the country, who extends to them equal rights and privileges. ~ Andrew Jackson ~ 2.75. – Illegitimate Barrister 20:50, 6 August 2015 (UTC)
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