November 14: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on November 14.
Charles III, King of the U.K. (November 14, 1948–present)
“Queen Elizabeth‘s was a life well lived.” —Charles III
Bowden, George. “King Charles III pays tribute to his mother in first speech.” BBC, September 9, 2022, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62847191
“With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given.” —Charles III
Bowden, George. “King Charles III pays tribute to his mother in first speech.” BBC, September 9, 2022, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62847191
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former Secretary-General of the United Nations (November 14, 1922–February 16, 2016)
“Just as it is vital that each of the organs of the United Nations employ its capabilities in the balanced and harmonious fashion envisioned in the Charter, peace in the largest sense cannot be accomplished by the United Nations system or by Governments alone. Non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, parliamentarians, business and professional communities, the media and the public at large must all be involved.” —Boutros Boutros-Ghali
United Nations. “An Agenda for Peace.” UN.org, January 31, 1992, https://www.un.org/ruleoflaw/files/A_47_277.pdf
“I am committed to broad dialogue between the Member States and the Secretary-General. And I am committed to fostering a full and open interplay between all institutions and elements of the Organization so that the Charter’s objectives may not only be better served, but that this Organization may emerge as greater than the sum of its parts. The United Nations was created with a great and courageous vision.” —Boutros Boutros-Ghali
United Nations. “An Agenda for Peace.” UN.org, January 31, 1992, https://www.un.org/ruleoflaw/files/A_47_277.pdf
Claude Monet, artist (November 14, 1840–December 5, 1926)
“Aside from painting and gardening, I’m good for nothing.” —Claude Monet
Smith, Colleen. “Monet’s Letters Paint a Picture of the Man Behind the Masterpieces.” Art & Object, October 28, 2019, https://www.artandobject.com/articles/monets-letters-paint-picture-man-behind-masterpieces
“What you’ve told me about my poor roses saddens me … Has anyone at least thought of covering my Japanese peonies? It would be nothing short of murder not to have done so.” —Claude Monet
Smith, Colleen. “Monet’s Letters Paint a Picture of the Man Behind the Masterpieces.” Art & Object, October 28, 2019, https://www.artandobject.com/articles/monets-letters-paint-picture-man-behind-masterpieces
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