Day with a Difference - Sep 05, 2006

Today's Inspirational Quote:

Each time anyone comes into contact with us, they must become different and better people because of having met us.

Never Give Up

Sir Winston Churchill took three years getting through eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. It seems ironic that years later Oxford University asked him to address its commencement exercises.

He arrived with his usual props. A cigar, a cane and a top hat accompanied Churchill wherever he went. As Churchill approached the podium, the crowd rose in appreciative applause. With unmatched dignity, he settled the crowd and stood confident before his admirers. Removing the cigar and carefully placing the top hat on the podium, Churchill gazed at his waiting audience.

Authority rang in Churchill's voice as he shouted, "Never give up!" Several seconds passed before he rose to his toes and repeated: "Never give up!" His words thundered in their ears. There was a deafening silence as Churchill reached for his hat and cigar, steadied himself with his cane and left the platform. His commencement address was finished.

Expand your knowledge base

Interesting phrase origins Put my two cents in

Meaning: To state one's opinion.

Example: If I can put my two cents in, maintenance on that Ferrari will kill you.

Origin: "Put my two cents in" originates from the older "put my two bits in" and has its origin in the game of poker.
When playing poker you have to make a small bet before the cards are dealt called an "ante" to begin play
in that hand.This phrase draws an analogy to the poker ante (two bits) and gains your entry into the
conversation. Two bits means one quarter (currently the American twenty five cent piece).

Have a memorable day!
Priya