June 14: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on June 14.
Steffi Graf, tennis player (June 14, 1969–present)
“In tennis, every day you go out on the court and strive to reach your limits, and it’s difficult to find that emotional balance. You might have it physically, but sometimes emotionally it’s hard to, day after day, ask the best of you.” —Steffi Graf
Sanford, Jordaan. “Agassi, Graf Open Up About Their Careers and Pressure.” Tennis, December 5, 2020, https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/agassi-graf-open-up-about-their-careers-and-pressure
“People normally start their careers when they are 28, 30, we have already been through a career.” —Steffi Graf
Sanford, Jordaan. “Agassi, Graf Open Up About Their Careers and Pressure.” Tennis, December 5, 2020, https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/agassi-graf-open-up-about-their-careers-and-pressure
Boy George, singer and songwriter (June 14, 1961–present)
“It’s been an interesting year for me because I finally understand why I do what I do now. I’m at a point where I really don’t want anyone else’s advice. I’m 60 in two months – 60 and defiant.” —Boy George
Trendell, Andrew. “Boy George: ‘There’s been this loss of respect for the artistry of songwriting.’” NME, May 12, 2021, https://www.nme.com/news/music/boy-george-brit-awards-interview-new-album-songwriting-biopic-2939242
“In the last 10 years I’ve really learned to get out of my way creatively, because I used to go to those terrible songwriting sessions and sit bumcheeks clenched as I tried to write a song. Now I just write what I feel.” —Boy George
Trendell, Andrew. “Boy George: ‘There’s been this loss of respect for the artistry of songwriting.’” NME, May 12, 2021, https://www.nme.com/news/music/boy-george-brit-awards-interview-new-album-songwriting-biopic-2939242
Donald Trump, former US president (June 14, 1946–present)
“All Americans were horrified by the assault on our Capitol. Political violence is an attack on everything we cherish as Americans. It can never be tolerated.” —Donald Trump
Trump, Donald. “January 19, 2021: Farewell Address.” Miller Center, January 19, 2021, https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/january-19-2021-farewell-address
“Four years ago, I came to Washington as the only true outsider ever to win the presidency. I had not spent my career as a politician, but as a builder looking at open skylines and imagining infinite possibilities. I ran for President because I knew there were towering new summits for America just waiting to be scaled. I knew the potential for our nation was boundless as long as we put America first.” —Donald Trump
Trump, Donald. “January 19, 2021: Farewell Address.” Miller Center, January 19, 2021, https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/january-19-2021-farewell-address
Harriet Beecher Stowe, author (June 14, 1811–July 1, 1896)
“The longest way must have its close,—the gloomiest night will wear on to a morning.” —Harriet Beecher Stowe
Stowe, Harriet Beecher. “The Project Gutenberg eBook of Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Project Gutenberg, October 28, 2021, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/203/203-h/203-h.htm
“Scenes of blood and cruelty are shocking to our ear and heart. What man has nerve to do, man has not nerve to hear.” —Harriet Beecher Stowe
Stowe, Harriet Beecher. “The Project Gutenberg eBook of Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Project Gutenberg, October 28, 2021, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/203/203-h/203-h.htm
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