Quotes of the day, September 18

I am called here to answer before you, but I hear no things laid to my charge.

Anna Hutchison

• Laid

I feel that the social revolution of the sixties is like a revolving door that came our way, and then left. It's back again.

Marianne Williamson

• Way
• Door
• Revolution

In truth, I am nothing but a plodding mediocrity — please observe, a plodding mediocrity — for a mere mediocrity does not go very far, but a plodding one gets quite a distance. There is joy in that success, and a distinction can come from courage, fidelity and industry.

Benjamin Cardozo

• Truth
• Success
• Joy

If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances.

Albert Einstein

• Hope
• Present
• Teacher

I am grateful for what I call well-spent moments: Making a tuna fish sandwich with the works. Taking at least a half hour to eat it outside. Ironing my vintage tea towels while watching old black-and-white film noir movies and sipping one martini with extra olives - a quirky combination, but it works.

Sarah Ban Breathnach

• Moments
• Film
• Tea