I loved and respected Louis Armstrong. He was born poor, died rich, and never hurt anyone on the way.
Duke Ellington, as quoted in Armstrong by David Bradbury. Haus Publishing. 2003. p. 134
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Louis Armstrong
Duke Ellington, as quoted in Armstrong by David Bradbury. Haus Publishing. 2003. p. 134
Sunday, May 24, 2009
represents a strategic point
A great man represents a strategic point in the campaign of history, and part of his greatness consists of his being there.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, as quoted in Founding brothers: the revolutionary generation by Joseph J. Ellis. Vintage Books, 2000. p.46
Oliver Wendell Holmes, as quoted in Founding brothers: the revolutionary generation by Joseph J. Ellis. Vintage Books, 2000. p.46
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