I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.

Lou Gehrig

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Topic

Gratitude Baseball

Author

Lou Gehrig

Source

Farewell speech

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1939 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Baseball player Athlete

From

United States

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Gehrig, Lou. Farewell speech. Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day. 4 July 1939, Yankee Stadium, New York City, NY, USA.

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This universe is not hostile, nor yet is it friendly. It is simply indifferent.

John H. Holmes

The Sensible Man's View of Religion

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Topic
Nature of the universe The universe

Author

John H. Holmes
Source
The Sensible Man's View of Religion
Genre
Religious literature
Language
English
Time
1932 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Holmes, John H. The Sensible Man's View of Religion. Harper & Brothers, 1932, ch. 4.

Another quote from 1939

Follow the yellow brick road.

The Munchkins

The Wizard of Oz

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Topic
Adventure The unknown
Speaker
The Munchkins
Source
Follow the Yellow Brick Road/You're Off to See the Wizard The Wizard of Oz
Medium
Song Film
Language
English
Time
1939 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

"Follow the Yellow Brick Road/You're Off to See the Wizard." The Wizard of Oz. Directed by Victor Fleming, composed by Harold Arlen, lyrics by Harburg, Edgar Yipsel "Yip." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939.