“It does seem so pleasant to talk with an old acquaintance who knows what you know. I see so many new folks nowadays who seem to have neither past nor future. Conversation has got to have some root in the past, or else you have got to explain every remark you make, and it wears a person out.” KnowsPersonsDoeSeemsPastHistoryConversationRootsFolksPleasantAcquaintanceRemarks Author:Sarah Orne Jewett
“I don't want to be remembered for my activities of my past, but for what I am doing today. By that I mean, I don't want to rest on my laurels satisfied by my past deeds. I want to contribute to the advancement of our Folk each and everyday.” WantMeanTodayPastActivityEverydayFolksDeedsSatisfiedRememberedAdvancementMy PastLaurels Author:Richard Kemp