May 14

May 14 Quotes of the day from previous years:


 * 2004
 * In the end it is how you fight, as much as why you fight, that makes your cause good or bad. ~ Freeman Dyson
 * selected by Kalki


 * 2005
 * If I had my way, if I was lucky enough, if I could be on the brink my entire life — that great sense of expectation and excitement without the disappointment — that would be the perfect state. ~ Cate Blanchett (born 14 May 1969)
 * selected by Kalki


 * 2006
 * It is confidently expected that the period is at hand, when man, through ignorance, shall not much longer inflict unnecessary misery on man; because the mass of mankind will become enlightened, and will clearly discern that by so acting they will inevitably create misery to themselves. ~ Robert Owen (born 14 May 1771)
 * selected by Kalki


 * 2007
 * I would like to be remembered as a man who had a wonderful time living life, a man who had good friends, fine family — and I don't think I could ask for anything more than that, actually. ~ Frank Sinatra (died on 15 May 1998)
 * proposed by Aphaia


 * 2008
 * Errors now almost universally exist, and must be overcome solely by the force of reason; and as reason, to effect the most beneficial purposes, makes her advance by slow degrees, and progressively substantiates one truth of high import after another, it will be evident, to minds of comprehensive and accurate thought, that by these and similar compromises alone can success be rationally expected in practice. For such compromises bring truth and error before the public; and whenever they are fairly exhibited together, truth must ultimately prevail. ~ Robert Owen
 * initially proposed by Aphaia, extended form proposed by Kalki


 * 2009
 * Union and co-operation in war obviously increase the power of the individual a thousand fold. Is there the shadow of a reason why they should not produce equal effects in peace; why the principle of co-operation should not give to men the same superior powers, and advantages, (and much greater) in the creation, preservation, distribution and enjoyment of wealth? ~ Robert Owen
 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2010
 * Is it not the interest of the human race, that every one should be so taught and placed, that he would find his highest enjoyment to arise from the continued practice of doing all in his power to promote the well-being, and happiness, of every man, woman, and child, without regard to their class, sect, party, country or colour? ~ Robert Owen
 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2011
 * What ideas individuals may attach to the term "Millennium" I know not; but I know that society may be formed so as to exist without crime, without poverty, with health greatly improved, with little, if any misery, and with intelligence and happiness increased a hundredfold; and no obstacle whatsoever intervenes at this moment except ignorance to prevent such a state of society from becoming universal. ~ Robert Owen
 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2012


 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2013


 * proposed by bystander


 * 2014


 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2015


 * proposed by Aphaia


 * 2016


 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2017


 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2018


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 * 2019


 * proposed by bystander


 * 2020


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 * 2021


 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2022


 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2023


 * proposed by Kalki


 * 2024 : Rank or add further suggestions…

Suggestions

 * 3 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 23:54, 13 May 2023 (UTC)


 * 3 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 23:54, 13 May 2023 (UTC)


 * 4 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 23:48, 13 May 2024 (UTC) 3 ♞☤☮♌︎Kalki ⚚⚓︎⊙☳☶⚡ 23:54, 13 May 2023 (UTC); with a strong lean toward 4.