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The wisdom acquired with the passage of time
is a useless gift unless you share it.
~ Esther Williams (August 8, 1921 – June 6, 2013)

Just as our eyes need light in order to see,
our minds need ideas in order to conceive.
~ Nicolas Malebranche (August 6, 1638 – October 13, 1715)

When you’re through changing,
you’re through.
~Bruce Barton (August 5, 1886 – July 5, 1967)

I’ll walk where my own nature would be leading:
It vexes me to choose another guide.
~ Emily Bronte (July 30, 1818 – December 19, 1848)

When the past no longer illuminates the future,
the spirit walks in darkness.
~ Alexis de Tocqueville (July 29, 1805 – April 16, 1859)

There is a current trend to re-write history and to change the social biases associated with it.  This is a very dangerous use of the pen.  When history is rewritten to make it seem less prejudiced, society forgets how much struggle was required to reduce prejudice and gain equality.