Story 24
“A true man hates no one.“ – Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte was a well-known military General. He is best remembered for formulating military strategies to increase the dominance of France in Europe. He was also the Emperor of France. Relating the quote to the story Even though Boris always upsets Fergus, Fergus still goes to […]
Story 23
“You can’t make a weak man strong, By making a strong man weak.“ – Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was one of the most influential Presidents that America has ever had. He was an excellent leader who managed to keep his calm during turbulent times. He is credited for saving America from splitting. Another major accomplishment […]
Story 22
“Sometimes good things fall apart, so better things can fall together.“ – Marilyn Monroe Originally Norma Jeane Mortenson, Marilyn Monroe was a popular American actress. She started her career in the glamour world as a model and went on to become a successful actress. She is best known for her roles in films like “Niagara” […]
Story 21
“Figure out what it is that you love…and have the courage to do that.“ – Oprah Winfrey An actress, producer, philanthropist and talk show host, Oprah Winfrey has come a long way from her turbulent childhood and early adulthood. She is best known for aiding the needy through her Angel Network, be it Hurricane Katrina […]
Story 20
“Necessity is the Mother of invention.“ – Plato Plato, the pupil of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle was a philosopher of ancient Greece. Despite the fact that Plato voiced his opinions centuries ago, he continues to be one of the most studied philosophers. Relating the quote to the story The situation looks desperate as […]
Story 19
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.“ – Dr. Seuss Theodor Seuss Geisel, an America poet, writer and cartoonist is a name as popular with children today as it was during his lifetime. He is best known for the wonderful children’s books that he wrote, under the pen name of Dr. Seuss. Relating […]
Story 18
“Friendships are built on respect and trust. Both elements have to be there.” – Stieg Larsson Karl Stig-Erland “Stieg” Larsson, better known as Stieg Larsson was a Swedish journalist. Having won many awards, he enjoyed as much popularity as distrust. He rebelled against the Swedish right wing, which in turn led to many death threats. […]
Story 17
“The strongest of all warriors are…time and patience.“ – Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy was a Russian thinker, novelist and short story writer. He was influenced by personalities like Victor Hugo and Pierre-Joseph Proudhon. He is best known for his book ‘War and Peace’ as well as his thoughts on non-violence, which in turn influenced the […]
Story 16
“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” (Proverb) Relating the quote to the story: Lady Jane may be old and rusty, but she can do the Manly run as well as anyone.
Story 15
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.“ – Beverley Sills Born and brought up in America, Beverley Sills was a famous singer. Also known as Bubbles, she is best known for the power of her voice. Relating the quote to the story: You need to stay cool and calm, especially if you are […]