It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, that when some very great and unexpected good news is brought to us, we find it very difficult to credit it.
I've found that if you wear a beret, people think you're either a cabdriver or a producer of dirty movies.
Jose Canseco, Athlete (1964) |
Larry David, Actor (1947) |
Medgar Evers, Activist (1925) |
Evan G. Galbraith, Diplomat (1928) |
Jerry Hall, Model (1956) |
Ahmad Jamal, Musician (1930) |
Andre Kertesz, Photographer (1894) |
Ivan Allen, Politician (2003) |
Amelia Earhart, Aviator (1937) |
Samuel Hahnemann, Scientist (1843) |
Brian Jones, Musician (1969) |
Ernest Lehman, Writer (2005) |