Leo Buscaglia died today – 9 years ago

U.S. writer Leo Buscaglia was born on March 31, 1925 in Los Angeles, California. He said, “Don't smother each other. No one can grow in the shade.” {1} [Plants are treated better than some people.]... Mr. Buscaglia died in 1998 in Glenbrook, Nevada.

U.S. writer William C. Bryant was born on November 3, 1794 in Cummington, Massachusetts. He said, “Weep not that the world changes -- did it keep a stable, changeless state, it were cause indeed to weep.” {2} [So get out there and change it.]... Mr. Bryant died in 1878 in New York City, New York.

Austrian writer Karl Kraus was born on April 28, 1874 in Gitschin, Bohemia. He said, “Democracy means the opportunity to be everyone's slave.” {1} [Think about it and remember that the United States is a constitutional republic, not a democracy.]... Mr. Kraus died in 1936 in Vienna, Austria.

U.S. political activist Saul David Alinsky was born on January 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois. He said, “Once you accept your own death, all of a sudden you're free to live. You no longer care about your reputation. You no longer care except so far as your life can be used tactically to promote a cause you believe in.” {3} [Amen!]... Mr. Alinsky died in 1972 in Carmel, California.

Canadian actress Norma Shearer was born on August 10, 1902 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. She said, “It is impossible to get anything made or accomplished without stepping on some toes; enemies are inevitable when one is a doer.” {1} [But you can watch what kind of shoes you’re wearing.]... Ms. Shearer died in 1983 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.

U.S. fashion designer Bill Blass was born on June 22, 1922 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He said, “When in doubt wear red.” {1} [Unless you have a compelling reason to wear black.]... Mr. Blass died in 2002 in New Preston, Connecticut.

{1} Source: www.brainyquote.com
{2} Source: www.notable-quotes.com
{3} Source: http://thinkexist.com