September 16: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on September 16.
Lauren Bacall, actor (September 16, 1924–August 12, 2014)
“I always had a low voice — my mother had one and my daughter has one.” —Lauren Bacall
Walters, Meg. “The Untold Truth Of Lauren Bacall.” The List, July 26, 2021, https://www.thelist.com/470005/the-untold-truth-of-lauren-bacall/
“I wanted to be like Bette Davis.” —Lauren Bacall
Walters, Meg. “The Untold Truth Of Lauren Bacall.” The List, July 26, 2021, https://www.thelist.com/470005/the-untold-truth-of-lauren-bacall/
James Cash Penney, entrepreneur (September 16, 1875–February 12, 1971)
“Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I’ll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I’ll give you a stock clerk.” —J.C. Penney
Spiro, Josh. “The Great Leaders Series: James Cash Penney, Founder of J.C. Penney.” Inc., https://www.inc.com/30years/articles/james-cash-penney.html
“Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don’t live entirely upon the thoughts of others. Don’t be an automaton.” —J.C. Penney
Mourdoukoutas, Panos. “Ten Leadership Quotes From James Cash Penney.” Forbes, February 28, 2013, https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2013/02/28/ten-leadership-quotes-from-james-cash-penney/?sh=4c4524277cae
“Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.” —J.C. Penney
Mourdoukoutas, Panos. “Ten Leadership Quotes From James Cash Penney.” Forbes, February 28, 2013, https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2013/02/28/ten-leadership-quotes-from-james-cash-penney/?sh=4c4524277cae
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