Better, Lies, Deceit, Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

“Anything is better than lies and deceit!” ― Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

Found on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/128382.Leo_Tolstoy.

Substitute, Delete, Writing, Mark Twain

“Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” ― Mark Twain

Found on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1244.Mark_Twain.

Wise, Brave Man, Tracks of History, Dwight D. Eisenhower

“Neither a wise nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him.” ― Dwight D. Eisenhower

Found on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/23920.Dwight_D_Eisenhower.

Empathy, Hope, Cornel West

“Empathy is not simply a matter of trying to imagine what others are going through, but having the will to muster enough courage to do something about it. In a way, empathy is predicated upon hope.” ― Cornel West

Found on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/6176.Cornel_West.

Women, Depend upon the Protection, Susan B. Anthony

"Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself." - Susan B. Anthony, speech in San Francisco, Jul. 1871

Found on Notable Quotes at http://www.notable-quotes.com/a/anthony_susan_b.html.

Joy and Pain, Friendship, Loved Unselfishly, Living, Zora Neale Hurston

“I have known the joy and pain of friendship. I have served and been served. I have made some good enemies for which I am not a bit sorry. I have loved unselfishly, and I have fondled hatred with the red-hot tongs of Hell. That's living.” ― Zora Neale Hurston

Found on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/15151.Zora_Neale_Hurston.

Stop, Cease Your Work, Look Around, Leo Tolstoy

“In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.” ― Leo Tolstoy

Found on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/128382.Leo_Tolstoy.