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| Khalil Gibran
A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.
| Philosophy |
| August 17th, 1969
On this day in 1969: NY Jets beat NY Giants 37-14 in their 1st meeting (pre season)
| Sports Facts |
| 1 John 4:8
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
| Bible |
| Teacher: "If I gave you 2 cats...
Teacher: "If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?"
Johnny: "Seven."
Teacher: "No, listen carefully... If I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?"
Johnny: "Seven."
Teacher: ...
| Humor |
| Arthur Schopenhauer
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
| Philosophy |
| August 15th, 1958
On this day in 1958: 25th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: All-Stars 35, Detroit 19 (70,000)
| Sports Facts |
| Ecclesiastes 11:10
Remove vexation from your heart, and put away pain from your body, for youth and the dawn of life are vanity.
| Bible |
| Dad: "Can I see your report card,...
Dad: "Can I see your report card, son?"
Son: "I don't have it."
Dad: "Why?"
Son: "I gave it to my friend. He wanted to scare his parents."
| Humor |
| Thornton Wilder
Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day.
| Philosophy |
| August 14th, 1961
On this day in 1961: Philadelphia Phillies lose 17th straight game
| Sports Facts |
| Daniel 1:8-19
But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of ...
| Bible |
| Two students were arguing when their teacher...
Two students were arguing when their teacher entered the classroom. The teacher says, “Why are you arguing?” One boy answers, “We found a ten dollar bill and decided to give it to whoever tells the biggest lie.” "You should be ashamed of yourselves," said ...
| Humor |
| Norman Wisdom
I was born in very sorry circumstances. Both of my parents were very sorry.
| Philosophy |
| August 13th, 1981
On this day in 1981: Mary Terstegge Meagher swims world record 200m butterfly (2:05.96)
| Sports Facts |
| Leviticus 11:1-47
And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying to them, "Speak to the people of Israel, saying, These are the living things that you may eat among all the animals that are on the earth. Whatever parts the hoof and is cloven-footed and chews the cud, among the ...
| Bible |
| The Judgement
After I prosecuted a man for killing a bird out of season with his slingshot, the court clerk suggested setting up a date for him to return with both the money for the fine and proof of community service. "That way," she said innocently, "you can kill two ...
| Humor |
| Thomas Huxley
Learn what is true in order to do what is right.
| Philosophy |
| August 12th, 1951
On this day in 1951: Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA World Golf Championship
| Sports Facts |
| 1 Corinthians 6:10
Nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
| Bible |
| Usual Suspect
While prosecuting a robbery case, I conducted an interview with the arresting officer. My first question: "Did you see the defendant at the scene?" "Yes, from a block away," the officer answered. "Was the area well lit?" "No. It was pretty dark." "Then ...
| Humor |
| Mahatma Gandhi
An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it.
| Philosophy |
| August 11th, 1950
On this day in 1950: Hitting just .279, Yank great Joe DiMaggio is benched for 1st time
| Sports Facts |
| Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,
| Bible |
| Long Tour of Duty
I work in a courthouse, so when I served jury duty, I knew most of the staff. As I sat with other prospective jurors listening to a woman drone on about how long the process was taking, a judge and two lawyers passed by, giving me a big hello. A minute later, ...
| Humor |
| Mary Astell
Truth is strong, and sometime or other will prevail.
| Philosophy |