Notable Quotes

WE don’t give a damn for other people’s wars. – Koevoet veterans at the unveiling of the wall of remembrance and statue honouring of controversial Koevoet soldiers who died in service last weekend.

WE stand by our story and will neither be cowed nor intimidated by the strong arm tactics of President Jonathan. – Azubuike Ishiekwene, managing director of Leadership Group commented after Nigerian police detained a number of journalists after their newspaper reported that President Goodluck Jonathan had issued orders to frustrate a newly potent opposition by any means, including surveillance.

WE hope they issue a notification, but at this point we don’t expect it. We are working on the assumption they won’t. – Obama administration official says about North Korea’s  threat to test fire mobile ballistic missiles at any time.

From The History Books
A DREAM has power to poison sleep. – Percy Julian, academic, civil rights activist, medical professional and chemist. Born to former slaves in Alabama in 1899, pioneering chemist Percy Julian was not allowed to attend high school but went on to earn his Ph.D. His research at academic and corporate institutions led to the chemical synthesis of drugs to treat glaucoma and arthritis, and although his race presented challenges at every turn, he is regarded as one of the most influential chemists in American history.

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