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3 August 2024

  • 23:1023:10, 3 August 2024 ‎Kenneth Anthony Angell (hist | edit) ‎[1,164 bytes] ‎Gilldragon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''w:Kenneth Anthony Angell''' (August 3, 1930 – October 4, 2016) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Providence and as the bishop of the Diocese of Burlington. == Quotes == * A personal good that has come out of all this is that my faith is deeper because of it. I think the spiritual effort it took to overcome my i...")
  • 17:5617:56, 3 August 2024 ‎John Chatwin (hist | edit) ‎[3,037 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''{{w|John Chatwin}}''' (c. 1667 – after 1685) was an English poet of the Restoration. Although only one of Chatwin's poems was published in his lifetime, over two hundred pages of verse in his hand survive in manuscript, including translations of two poems from the {{w|Neo-Latin}} of Kazimierz and a version of {{w|Catullus 5}} in rhyming couplets, both in MS. Rawl. poet. 94 in the Bodleian. The w:Bodleian Lib...")
  • 17:3317:33, 3 August 2024 ‎Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho (hist | edit) ‎[1,222 bytes] ‎103.113.196.203 (talk) (Created page with "{{w|Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho}} was a Bangladeshi student and active activist in the 2024 Bangladesh quota reform Movement. He also worked as a freelancer. He was shot and killed while distributing food, water and biscuits during the agitation. Mugdho's death is remembered as an important event in the quota reform movement. ==Quote == * Brother, does anyone need water, water? ** 18 July 2024, while distributing free water and biscuits to students 15 minutes before h...")
  • 17:2917:29, 3 August 2024 ‎An Ordinary Miracle (1978 film) (hist | edit) ‎[2,798 bytes] ‎91.236.99.246 (talk) (Created page with "'''''An Ordinary Miracle''''' (Russian: ''Обыкновенное чудо'') is a Soviet 1978 romantic fantasy musical film directed by Mark Zakharov and based on a play by Evgeny Schwartz. == The Wizard == * Glory to the brave who dare to love, knowing that it will all end. Glory to the madmen who live as if they were immortal. == The King == * Today I will have a party. Joyfully, good-naturedly one, with all sorts of harmless antics. Prepar...")
  • 16:4516:45, 3 August 2024 ‎Lateef Adedimeji (hist | edit) ‎[1,107 bytes] ‎Biowikician (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Adetola Abdullateef Adedimeji (born 1 February 1984) is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker. He gained popularity with his first major role in Yewande Adekoya's 2013 movie titled Kudi Klepto and has acted in over 100 Nigerian movies since he began acting 15 years ago. {{stub}} ==Quotes==")
  • 16:1916:19, 3 August 2024 ‎Provence (hist | edit) ‎[1,465 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb| '''{{w|Provence}}''' is a geographical region and historical province of south-eastern France, which extends from the left bank of the lower Rhône to the west to the Italian border to the east; it is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The largest city of the region and its modern-day capital is {{w|Marseille}}. == Quotes == * In fair Provence, the land of lute and rose... ** Edmund Gosse, "Sestina", l....")
  • 15:5715:57, 3 August 2024 ‎Albert Joseph Tsiahoana (hist | edit) ‎[1,111 bytes] ‎Gilldragon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''w:Albert Joseph Tsiahoana''' (3 August 1927 – 15 June 2012) was a Malagasy prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Antsiranana. == Quotes == * Our communion with the universal Church is fundamental but it is not a real communion without uniting our differences. We promote a "communion in diversity". What is important is for our experiences to be recognised and respected....")
  • 15:3915:39, 3 August 2024 ‎Casino Royale (1967) (hist | edit) ‎[535 bytes] ‎Στάλιν και παραλλαγή (talk | contribs) (Created page with " == Quotes from the film == * "In my day spying was an alternative to war. The spy was a member of a select and immaculate priesthood, vocationally d-devoted, sublimely disinterested. Hardly a description of that sexual acrobat who leaves a t-trail of beautiful d-dead women like blown roses behind him. ** David Niven as Sir James Bond * "Never trust a rich spy!" ** Ursula Andress as Vesper Lynd == Quotes About the film == * "Casino Roya...")
  • 13:4613:46, 3 August 2024 ‎Des Knaben Wunderhorn (hist | edit) ‎[2,554 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb| '''''Des Knaben Wunderhorn: Alte deutsche Lieder''''' ("The Boy's Magic Horn: Old German Songs") is a collection of German folk poems and songs edited by {{w|Achim von Arnim}} and {{w|Clemens Brentano}}, and published in {{w|Heidelberg}}, {{w|Baden}}. The book was published in three volumes: the first in 1805 followed by two more in 1808. == Quotes == * ''Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär<br>Und auch zwei Flüglein h...")
  • 13:0513:05, 3 August 2024 ‎Rudeness (hist | edit) ‎[476 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''{{w|Rudeness}}''' (also called '''effrontery''') is a display of actual or perceived disrespect by not complying with the social norms or etiquette expected within a relationship, social group, or culture. == Quotes == * This rudeness is a sauce to his good wit,<br>Which gives men stomach to digest his words<br>With better appetite. ** Shakespeare, ''Julius Caesar'', act I, sc. 2, l. 312 (Cassius, on Casca) == External links == {{Wikipedia}} Category:Themes")
  • 10:5510:55, 3 August 2024 ‎Tomier and Palaizi (hist | edit) ‎[1,070 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''{{w|Tomier and Palaizi}}''' were two knights and troubadours from Tarascon, possibly brothers, and frequent comrades and co-composers (fl. 1199–1226). == Quotes == * ''De chantar farai<br>Una esdemessa,<br>Que temps ven e vai,<br>E reman promessa,<br>E de gran esmai<br>Fai deus tost esdessa.<br>Segur estem, seignors,<br>E ferms de ric socors. **   I'll make a song shall utter forth<br>    My full and free complaint,<br>  To...")
  • 10:5010:50, 3 August 2024 ‎Marcabru (hist | edit) ‎[1,080 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb| '''{{w|Marcabru}}''' (fl. 1130–1150) is one of the earliest troubadours whose poems are known. Forty-four poems are attributed to him. == Quotes == * ''A la fontana del vergier,<br>On l' erb er vertz, josta 'l gravier,<br>A l' ombra d' un fust domesgier,<br>En aiziment de blancas flors<br>E de novelh chan costumier,<br>Trobey sola, ses companhier,<br>Selha que no vol mon solatz.'' **   By yonder foun...")
  • 10:1510:15, 3 August 2024 ‎Stephen Marmion Lowe (hist | edit) ‎[1,023 bytes] ‎Gilldragon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Stephen Marmion Lowe''' (3 August 1962 –) is a prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the bishop of the Diocese of Auckland. == Quotes == * One night, I prayed, "well, if it's a priest you wanted me to be, give me a sign." So much for you should not put the Lord your God to the test. The next day, when I got home, the phone was ringing. It was the young priest from the parish saying, "oh, I'...")
  • 09:3309:33, 3 August 2024 ‎Derek Hannon (hist | edit) ‎[1,475 bytes] ‎Gilldragon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''w:Derek Hannon''' (3 August 1960 –) is an Irish diplomat. == Quotes == * The EU sees the Holy See as a promoter of justice in the world and a defender of human rights. My sense is that the Holy See views the EU as a zone of stability and as a stabilising force in an increasingly fractured international landscape. ** [https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2021-05/ireland-participates-in-iter-europaeum-initiative.html Ireland participates in Iter Euro...")
  • 09:0609:06, 3 August 2024 ‎Arnaut de Mareuil (hist | edit) ‎[1,121 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb| '''{{w|Arnaut de Mareuil}}''' (fl. late 12th century) was a {{w|troubadour}}, composing lyric poetry in the {{w|Occitan language}}. Twenty-five, perhaps twenty-nine, of his songs, all {{w|cansos}}, survive, six with music. == Quotes == * ''Belh m'es quan lo vens m'alena<br>En Abril ans qu'intre Mays,<br>E tota la nuegz serena<br>Chanta'l rossinhols e'l jays;<br>Quecx auzel en son lenguatge,<br>Per la frescor del mati,<br>Van menan...")
  • 08:4708:47, 3 August 2024 ‎Alfonso II of Aragon (hist | edit) ‎[1,266 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb| '''Alfonso II''' (1–25 March 1157 – 25 April 1196), called '''the Chaste''' or '''the Troubadour''', was the {{w|King of Aragon}} and, as '''Alfons I''', the {{w|Count of Barcelona}} from 1164 until his death. == Quotes == * ''Per mantas guizas m' es datz<br>Joys e deport e solatz;<br>Que per vergiers e per pratz,<br>E per fuelhas e per flors,<br>E pel temps qu' es refres...")

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1 August 2024

  • 19:2619:26, 1 August 2024 ‎Raymond Wilson Chambers (hist | edit) ‎[846 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''{{w|Raymond Wilson Chambers}}''' (12 November 1874 – 23 April 1942) was a British literary scholar, author, librarian and academic; throughout his career he was associated with {{w|University College London}} (UCL). == Quotes == * Over many great races an enthusiastic movement seems at a certain period to sweep, carrying them during a few years to success, alike in arms and song, till the- stream sinks back into its old channel, and the nation continues a...")
  • 19:1319:13, 1 August 2024 ‎Robert W. Chambers (hist | edit) ‎[1,578 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Distinguish|Raymond Wilson Chambers}} '''{{w|Robert William Chambers}}''' (May 26, 1865 – December 16, 1933) was an American artist and fiction writer, best known for his book of short stories titled ''{{w|The King in Yellow}}'', published in 1895. == Quotes == * I pray God will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with its beautiful stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in its truth—a world which now trembles befor...")
  • 19:0219:02, 1 August 2024 ‎Hyades (hist | edit) ‎[2,426 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb| The '''Hyades''', also known as '''Caldwell 41''', '''Collinder 50''', or '''Melotte 25''') is the nearest {{w|open cluster}} and one of the best-studied {{w|star cluster}}s. Located about 153 light-years (47 parsecs) away from the Sun, it consists of a roughly spherical group of hundreds of stars sharing the same age, place of origin, chemical characteristics, and motion through space. From the perspective of o...")
  • 18:0518:05, 1 August 2024 ‎Sirius (hist | edit) ‎[2,876 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''{{w|Sirius}}''' is the brightest star in the {{w|night sky}}. Its name is derived from the Greek word Σείριος, ''Seirios'', meaning lit. 'glowing' or 'scorching'. The star is designated '''α Canis Majoris''', Latinised to '''Alpha Canis Majoris''', and abbreviated '''α CMa''' or '''Alpha CMa'''. Sirius is colloquially known as the '''"Dog Star"''', reflecting its prominence in its constellation, {{w|Canis Major}} (the Greater Dog...")
  • 16:5616:56, 1 August 2024 ‎Terence Patrick Drainey (hist | edit) ‎[1,094 bytes] ‎Gilldragon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Terence Patrick Drainey''' (1 August 1949 – ) is a prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the bishop of the Diocese of Middlesbrough. == Quotes == * As a child, the person of Jesus Christ was really really present to me. I wasn't a particularly pious child but I knew that Jesus was real in my life, I knew that he was with me, and again my prayer as a kid...")
  • 16:3816:38, 1 August 2024 ‎Josef Homeyer (hist | edit) ‎[1,182 bytes] ‎Gilldragon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''w:Josef Homeyer''' (1 August 1929 – 30 March 2010) was a German prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Hildesheim. == Quotes == * We need to free ourselves from a practice of faith that is objectively individualistic, that does not take into consideration the fact that we are a community ("Communio") founded upon Baptism and the Eucharist. We have to free ourselves from a practice o...")
  • 13:1913:19, 1 August 2024 ‎Shannon Watts (hist | edit) ‎[2,539 bytes] ‎HouseOfChange (talk | contribs) (creating article about a notable and quotable woman)
  • 13:0313:03, 1 August 2024 ‎David Gregory (mathematician) (hist | edit) ‎[38,891 bytes] ‎ELApro (talk | contribs) (Initiated Incomplete article (To Be Completed))
  • 12:3812:38, 1 August 2024 ‎2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement (hist | edit) ‎[13,349 bytes] ‎202.134.10.135 (talk) (Created page with "The 2024 A-quota reform movement is a movement organized to demand reform of the conventional system of quota-based recruitment in all types of government jobs in Bangladesh. On June 5, 2024, the Bangladesh High Court declared invalid the circular issued on October 4, 2018, canceling the 10 percent women quota, 30 percent freedom fighter quota, and 10 percent district quota in government jobs. == the slogan == *‘কে রাজাকার কে রাজাকা...")
  • 12:3312:33, 1 August 2024 ‎Ivan Šaško (hist | edit) ‎[916 bytes] ‎Gilldragon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''w:Ivan Šaško''' (1 August 1966 – ) is a Croatian prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Zagreb. == Quotes == * I now find myself before you, Church of Zagreb, unworthy and weak with many human questions that I can only answer with devotion to God in confidence and certainty that he sees the secrets of the heart. These days people have said to me in various ways that I...")
  • 12:1012:10, 1 August 2024 ‎Giovanni Ricchiuti (hist | edit) ‎[1,017 bytes] ‎Gilldragon (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''w:Giovanni Ricchiuti''' (1 August 1948 –) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Altamura-Gravina-Acquaviva delle Fonti. == Quotes == * The situation is complex and this complexity must be understood and respected. But too often in Italy I have heard speeches that excuse war. This also happens in the Catholic world, where instead I would lik...")
  • 10:0410:04, 1 August 2024 ‎Roman de la Rose (hist | edit) ‎[2,264 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{italic title}} '''''{{w|Le Roman de la Rose}}''''' ('''''The Romance of the Rose''''') is a medieval poem written in Old French and presented as an allegorical dream vision. == Quotes == * ''(Lors feras) chatiaus en Espaigne.'' ** Then castles wilt thou build in Spain. ** Line 2530 (Ed. 1878) ** Cp. Charles d'Orléans, ''Rondel'' CIX == External links == {{Wikipedia}} * T. B. Harbottle; P. H. Dalbiac, [https://archive.org/details/quotat...")
  • 08:4108:41, 1 August 2024 ‎Charles, Duke of Orléans (hist | edit) ‎[4,147 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''{{w|Charles of Orléans}}''' (24 November 1394 – 5 January 1465) was {{w|Duke of Orléans}} from 1407, following the murder of his father, {{w|Louis I, Duke of Orléans}}. He was also {{w|Duke of Valois}}, {{w|Count of Beaumont-sur-Oise}} and of Blois, {{w|Lord of Coucy}}, and the inheritor of {{w|Asti}} in Italy via his mother Valentina Visconti. He is now remembered as an accomplished mediev...")
  • 08:1008:10, 1 August 2024 ‎Valentina Visconti, Duchess of Orléans (hist | edit) ‎[1,011 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Valentina Visconti''' (1371 – 4 December 1408) was a countess of Vertus, and duchess consort of Orléans as the wife of {{w|Louis I, Duke of Orléans}}, the younger brother of King Charles VI of France. As duchess of Orléans she was at court and acquired the enmity of the Queen of France, Isabeau of Bavaria-Ingolstadt, and was subsequently banned from the court and had to leave Paris. Due to political animosity, Val...")
  • 06:5206:52, 1 August 2024 ‎Barbe de Verrue (hist | edit) ‎[1,017 bytes] ‎Ficaia (talk | contribs) (Created page with "According to the legendary ''Poésies de Clotilde'', '''{{w|Barbe de Verrue}}''' was French troveresse in the 13th century. She was said to be an adopted child, and a successful singer who travelled and performed her own songs. She performed songs about Griseldis, a poem titled ''Gallic Orpheus'' about the Gauls, and another titled ''Aucassin and Nicolette''. == Quotes == * ''Voyd son hyver venir li sages<br>Come al fins b...")

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