![]() ~Bill Vaughan (1915–1977), in The Kansas City Star A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. ~Bill Vaughn (1915–1977), "Senator Soaper Says," 1958 Īn optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. Youth is when you are allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. ![]() ~Author unknown, quoted by Earl Wilson, 1968 Some people are looking forward to a Christmas they'll never forget - and a New Year's Eve they'll never remember. ~Kate Trimble Sharber (b.1883), At the Age of Eve, 1911 Sometimes there is a fourth R which follows quickly on the heels of these - Returns, to the old habits. If it were January first, now, I could think up any number of inspiring New Year sentiments to get started off with sermons based on the three R's to be met with most often at this season - Regrets, Resolves and Reforms. ~Elbert Hubbard, "Harriet Martineau," Little Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women, 1897 It seems sometimes that there is no such thing as New Year - it is only the old year come back. Raymond, "This Banner Year," Just Be Glad, 1907 ![]() ![]() However or whenever you observe your new year, I hope you enjoy these literary harvests! -ღ TerriĪnother year! Use it kindly you will not have it long, and almost ere you are aware, it will be past. For many it is a time to honor and reflect on the past, let go, and celebrate the potential of the future. Depending on where you are from - in time, geography, and culture - the new year can mean the end of autumn, the winter solstice, the first of January, or the beginning of spring. Happy New Year Quotes, New Year's Eve, Old Year, etc. ![]()
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