The Weekly Brief

Hello!

I hope everyone has had a good weekend so far.

I actually went into a bookshop this week, the first one in over 18 months. I will be honest I got a little bit carried away.

Posts this Week

Currently Reading

Just started this last night so far so good.

Acquired Books

So there is another week on the blog.

Happy Reading

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Mid Week Quote: Benjamin Franklin

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Happy Wednesday. I hope everyone is having a good week so far.

This weeks quote is by Benjamin Franklin (1705/1706-1790) who was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the first United States Postmaster General.

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
Benjamin Franklin

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Mid Week Quote: Coco Chanel

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My chosen quote today is by Coco Chanel (1883-1971) the French fashion designer and businesswoman.

“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.”
Coco Chanel

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Mid Week Quote: Margaret Mead

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My chosen quote today is by Margaret Mead. Margaret Mead (1901-1978) was an American cultural anthropologist who featured as an author and speaker in mass media during the 1960’s and 1970’s.

“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.”
Margaret Mead

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Mid Week Quote: Marie Curie

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I hope everyone is having a good week so far.

My chosen quote today is by the Polish born physicist and chemist Marie Curie (1867-1934). Curie was the first female to win a Nobel Prize and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize twice and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields. She was also the first female Professor in the University of Paris.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”
Marie Curie

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Mid Week Quote: Steve Jobs

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Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone is having a good week so far.

My chosen quote this week is by Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs (1955-2011) was an American business magnate, industrial designer, investor and media proprietor.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.”
Steve Jobs

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Mid Week Quote: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Happy Wednesday!

I hope everyone is having a good week so far.

My chosen quote today is by Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) who was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist and poet.

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Mid Week Quote: Johannes Brahms

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This weeks quote is by the German composer, pianist and conductor of the Romantic period, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). I absolutely love playing Brahms’ clarinet sonatas, I just wish I could play them better!

“Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.”
Johannes Brahms

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Mid Week Quote: Frank Sinatra

Happy Wednesday.

Now I was rather naughty and forgot last weeks quote of the week, so my apologies and I promise I will try to do better.

My chosen quote this week is by Frank Sinatra (1915-1998) who was an American singer and actor.

“The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.”
Frank Sinatra

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Mid Week Quote: Abraham Lincoln

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I hope everyone is having a good week so far. My chosen quote this week is by Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) who was the 16th President of the United States.