Victor Kiam died today - 6 years ago

Victor Kiam, U.S. sports team the “New England Patriots” former owner, was born on December 7, 1926 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He said, "Even if you fall on your face, you're still moving forward." {1} (But you’re probably not moving very fast.) He died on May 27, 2001 in Stamford, Connecticut.

French theologian John Calvin was born on July 10, 1509 in Noyon, Picardie, France. He said, “I consider looseness with words no less of a defect than looseness of the bowels.” {2} (Oh, my!) He also said, “Each eye can have its vision separately; but when we are looking at anything… our vision, which in itself is divided, joins up and unites in order to give itself as a whole to the object that is put before it.” {2} (Oh, my! I couldn’t have said it better myself.) He also said, “Build a man a fire and he will be warm for a day; set him on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.” {2} (Oh, triple my!) He died in 1564 in Geneva, Switzerland.

English writer Arnold Bennett was born on May 27, 1867 in Hanley, Staffordshire, England. He said, "A cause may be inconvenient, but it's magnificent. It's like champagne or high heels, and one must be prepared to suffer for it." {1} (Hmmmm.) He also said, “Always behave as if nothing had happened, no matter what has happened.” {3} (How stoic! Well, perhaps not. Look it up.) He also said, “Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.” {3} (I guess you can get used to anything.) He died in 1931.

Indian leader Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889 in Allahabad, India. He said, “Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you is determinism; the way you play it is free will.” {4} (But sometimes the deck is stacked.) He died in 1964.

{1} Source: www.born-today.com
{2} Source: http://thinkexist.com
{3} Source: www.brainyquote.com
{4} Source: www.quotationspage.com