A farmer travelling with his load Picked up a horseshoe on the road, And nailed if fast to his barn door, That luck might down upon him pour; That every blessing known in life Might crown his homestead and his wife, And never any kind of harm Descend upon his growing farm. James Thomas Fields barnblesscrown share on social
Being a broadcaster encompasses the business of sport, which is my life today, and it encompasses the skills of being a history student, and the ability of being a performer. Bill Walton abilitybroadcasterbusiness Change image and share on social
I was raised in the Catholic Church, and for me, the thought in the Bible and Christianity, and the spirit within that, is one of the guiding principles in my life. Jon Batiste biblecatholicchristianity Change image and share on social
I've received many good pieces of advice throughout my life. Irene Rosenfeld advicegoodhave Change image and share on social
Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him. Groucho Marx controlfatelife Change image and share on social
I grew up on a farm - it was a lovely life; we'd make tree houses all day - and my parents worked from home. Joanne Froggatt dayfarmgrow Change image and share on social
I'm extremely proud of being Latin; it's a big part of my life. It's not something I outwardly promote, just like I don't outwardly promote that I have green eyes and blonde hair. It's a part of who I am. I love the richness of the culture I grew up within. Joanna Garcia bigblondeculture share on social
There is an honourable tradition in British public life that those charged with authority at the top of an organisation should accept responsibility for what happens in that organisation. I am therefore writing to the prime minister today to tender my resignation as chairman of the BBC. Gavyn Davies acceptauthoritybbc share on social
My family and high school friends were the only people who were with me every step of the way through my mothers' illness. They sat by my side year after year and consoled me. If they ever sent me a bill, I would be paying them off for the rest of my life. Jenna Morasca billconsolefamily share on social