Douglas William Jerrold died today – 150 years ago

English writer Douglas William Jerrold was born on January 3, 1803 in London, England. He said, “Dogmatism is puppyism come to its full growth." {1} [Does that mean that catechism is kittenism full grown?]... Mr. Jerrold died in 1857 in London, England.

Arabian religious leader Mohammed was born on January 30, 570 in Mecca, Arabia. He was the founder of Islam. He said, “Riches are not from abundance of worldly goods, but from a contented mind.” {2} [In that case, I am a very rich dude… just don’t ask me for a loan.]... Mohammed died in 632 in Medina, Arabia.

U.S. author & patriot Thomas Paine was born on January 29, 1737 in Thetford, Norfolk, England. He said, “A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right.” {2} [Just because it’s always been done, doesn’t make it the right thing to do.]... Mr. Paine died in 1809 in New York City, New York.

French writer George Sand (pseudonym) was born as Amantine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin on July 1, 1804 in Paris, France. She knew Frédéric Chopin... someway. She once said, “Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.” {1} [And don’t fly above me, I... can’t think of anything.]... Ms. Sand died in 1876 in Nohant, France.

U.S. psychologist Abraham Maslow was born on April 1, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York. He developed a neat “hierarchy of needs.” He said, “If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” {1} [And if the only tool you have is a chainsaw, you see every problem as a rotten tree.]... Mr. Maslow died in 1970 in California.

{1} Source: http://thinkexist.com
{2} Source: www.brainyquote.com