Born

Famous quotes containing the word born:

    One reason—perhaps the chief—of the virility of the Roosevelts is [their] very democratic spirit. They have never felt that because they were born in a good position they could put their hands in their pockets and succeed. They have felt, rather, that being born in a good position, there is no excuse for them if they did not do their duty by the community.
    Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945)

    I traveled and made money and I wouldn’t let anybody get between me and my music. If I belong to anything, I belong to my music. ...What you were born to do, you don’t stop to think, should I? could I? would I? I only think, will I? And, I shall!
    Eva Jessye (b. 1895)

    Talk of Columbus and Newton! I tell you the child just born in yonder hovel is the beginning of a revolution as great as theirs. But you must have the believing and prophetic eye.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)