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Today’s quotes comes from the great historian George Bancroft:

By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect that can never excite envy.

Dishonesty is so grasping it would deceive God himself, were it possible.

The fears of one class of men are not the measure of the rights of another.

Conscience is the mirror of our souls, which represents the errors of our lives in their full shape.

Today’s quotes come from a suggestion from my oldest Daughter.

Don’t get too comfortable with who you are at any given time – you may miss the opportunity to become who you want to be.

Map out your future – but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip.

Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you’ll see them all around you.

Success is falling nine times and getting up ten.

Believe in love. Believe in magic. Hell, believe in Santa Clause. Believe in others. Believe in yourself. Believe in your dreams. If you don’t, who will?

These quotes come from the great Jon Bon Jovi

Some call it St. Patrick’s Day. Others prefer St. Paddy’s Day. Whatever you call it, March 17 holds a special place in the heart of the Irish — and those who just wish they were. Let’s go beyond the parades and green beer to find out more about one of the liveliest holidays on the calendar.

The Life of St. Patrick: Although he’s the patron saint of Ireland and one of Christianity’s most widely known figures, little is known about his life. Here’s what we do know: He was born in the 4th century C.E. to a wealthy family in Britain, and his father was a Christian deacon. When he was 16, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery, where he turned to religion for solace. Years later he was ordained as a priest and did some missionary work, but some well-known stories are myths.

St. Patrick Myths: It’s long been said that St. Patrick introduced Christianity to the Irish. He also got credit for creating the Celtic cross. It’s possible that he used the shamrock to teach Christianity. One myth that still lingers today is that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland.

The Leprechaun: he is a mischievous leprechaun dressed in green as we know him today actually started out wearing red. And while he’s known for guarding pots of gold , did you know what his main job is? The  name leprechaun may have derived from the Irish Leath Bhrogan (shoemaker).  The leprechaun’s popularity doesn’t seem to be waning, popping up everywhere from prestigious colleges to horror films.