Quotes from authors born in 1840
I know that my race must change.
Chief Joseph
Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.
Samuel Ullman
Then, again, the ability to organize and conduct industrial, commercial, or financial enterprises is rare; the great captains of industry are as rare as great generals.
William Graham Sumner
All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.
Chief Joseph
I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done.
Chief Joseph
Walter Scott 
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. 
Lorne Michaels 
Caroline Kennedy 
Donna Leon 
Julius Sterling Morton 
Ryan Sheckler 
Dean Smith