It is my conviction that secrets are more costly in the long run than honesty. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes conviction costly honesty
Like all holy figures whose earthly existence separates them from the broad mass of humanity, a saint is a story, and Joan of Arc's is like no other. Kathryn Harrison arcbroadearthly Change image and share on social
By the time Joan of Arc was 16 and had proclaimed herself the virgin warrior sent by God to deliver France from her enemies, the English, she had been receiving the counsel of angels for three years. Kathryn Harrison angelarccounsel Change image and share on social
Joan of Arc was born 600 years ago. Six centuries is a long time to continue to mark the birth of a girl who, according to her family and friends, knew little more than spinning and watching over her father's flocks. Kathryn Harrison agoarcbear share on social
Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide. Andrew Johnson constitutionconvictioncourage Change image and share on social
I wanted to write with emotional honesty and tell a story people could connect with. And I wanted people to know how the foster system in America fails children; and how, at 18, they fall through the cracks. Then we can all work together and give support. Vanessa Diffenbaugh americachildconnect share on social
Long-term unemployment is particularly costly to those directly affected, of course. But in addition, because of its negative effects on workers' skills and attachment to the labor force, long-term unemployment may ultimately reduce the productive capacity of our economy. Ben Bernanke additionaffectattachment share on social