Nicholas Murray Butler (1862-1947), the president of Columbia University who Butler Library is named after, spoke before the University of California on March 23, 1931: "The vast population of…
"Those who need leaders are not qualified to choose them" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, according to the speaker, someone who needs a leader is weak and is…
When people get stuff for free, they often don't care as much as someone who had to pay for the same thing. "Those who pay taxes pay attention" was printed in The Times (Shreveport,…
"Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it" is a motivational sign that has been posted on the walls of many offices. The saying has been cited in print…
"Those who stay will be champions" is a sports slogan at the University of Michigan. University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler (1929-2006) led the Wolverines from 1969 to…
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" was said by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) on November 11, 1755.…
"Those whom the gods love they let live in Texas" is a proverb cited in a 1904 book (below). Other citations for this proverb have not been found; however, other citations for another…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia; Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, are a list of religious and moral imperatives that, according to Judeo-Christian tradition, were authored by…
"Thou shalt not weight more than thy refrigerator" is a saying (often associated with other "kitchen sayings") that has been cited in print since at least 1998. The saying has…
"All-purpose flour" (also called "AP flour") can be used for baking many things, although professional bakers usually use other flours. "Purpose" should not be…
A minimalist keeps things at a minimum. People who don't have money are "minimalist," but not by choice. "Are you a minimalist or just broke?" was posted on X/Twitter by…
New Yorkers often tell New Jersey jokes. This was posted on X/Twitter by Shade 5 🎬 on November 16, 2018: "Thoughts and prayers go out to the people of New Jersey. There was no catastrophe.…
Is social media a place to confess unsaid feelings? "twitter is a place to confess our unsaid feelings" was posted on X/Twitter by 𝐊𝚎𝚟𝚜 ➐ on May 9, 2020, and this received…
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A version involving three bass players and Beethoven’s 9th symphony was posted on Reddit…
"Four boxes govern the world -- the cartridge box, the jury box, the ballot box, and the band box" is a saying that was very popular in the 19th century. (A band box holds articles of…
"Country music is three chords and the truth" (or "Country music ain't nothing but three chords and the truth") has been credited to country music songwriter Harlan Howard…
In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits -- the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to…
In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits -- the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to…
In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits -- the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to…
In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits -- the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to…