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In 2023, women ran all major U.S. news networks and started to take over telecoms. Women in higher education and venture capital navigated the fallout of new attacks on diversity and inclusion ...
A valediction (derivation from Latin vale dicere, "to say farewell"), [1] parting phrase, or complimentary close in American English, [2] is an expression used to say farewell, especially a word or phrase used to end a letter or message, [3] [4] or a speech made at a farewell. [3] Valediction's counterpart is a greeting called a salutation.
Both Eastern and Western cultural traditions ascribe special significance to words uttered at or near death, [4] but the form and content of reported last words may depend on cultural context. There is a tradition in Hindu and Buddhist cultures of an expectation of a meaningful farewell statement; Zen monks by long custom are expected to ...
From a Great War soldiers' song; the phrase was most notably referred to by U.S. General Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) in his farewell address to the Congress. Once a(n) _, always a(n) _ Once bitten, twice shy; One good turn deserves another; One half of the world does not know how the other half lives; One hand washes the other
The singer and actress told PEOPLE the wise words came from an "actress that I really respect" Selena Gomez is sharing some special words of wisdom she’s received from her peers.. At the 2024 ...
"Doc, the New York Giants lost a mighty good end today." [225] — Jack Lummus, professional football player, United States Marine Corps officer and Medal of Honor recipient (8 March 1945), after losing his legs to a land mine at the Battle of Iwo Jima "I die, because it was ordered. I had always wanted only the best for Germany." [226]
A saying is any concise expression that is especially memorable because of its meaning or style. A saying often shows a wisdom or cultural standard, having different meanings than just the words themselves. [1] Sayings are categorized as follows: Aphorism: a general, observational truth; "a pithy expression of wisdom or truth". [2]
Religious leaders visited the 3rd hour of TODAY to offer advice for anyone struggling with their faith this holiday season. ‘God understands it, too': Words of wisdom for people struggling with ...