What has it got in its pocketses

A word is not the same with one writer as with another. One tears it from his guts. The other pulls it out of his overcoat pocket. — Charles Peguy
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May 14th individuals
May 14th people are quick to recognize both present and future opportunities. Extremely modern and up-to-date in their outlook, they may even have an eye to how the world will appear one or two hundred years from now. Yet they live and work squarely in the present. Some born on this day display a marked disinterest in the past and largely regard tradition as a collection of bad habits. Not surprisingly then, May 14th people are not at all shy about making a break in traditional methods in their field of endeavor. They have more confidence in their own plans than what is written in a book, unless of course they have written the book themselves. With great nervous energy those born this day push themselves on, seeking perfection, but their need to eliminate all faults from what they do can be a bit extreme. As a matter of fact, it is May 14th people’s capacity for moderation that bears most strongly on their success; those who can’t pace themselves tend to wear themselves out, and their highly critical focus places strains on family, friends, and co-workers. Although hard-driving and demanding, the emotional affect of those born on this day is usually low-key, and they can be very private in regard to spiritual matters. Typically, May 14th people are alternately dynamic and contemplative. It may, therefore, be difficult for those who live and work with them to know when to approach and when to stay away. Should they catch a May 14th person in the wrong mood, they may be sorry indeed. May 14th people are not the most patient with those who misunderstand them. They strongly prefer that work be done in sync with their own rhythm, which at one time may be maddeningly slow, at another lightening quick. Because they are often ahead of their time, May 14th people may be misunderstood and even scorned at the beginning of their career. They demand respect, however, and sooner or later others being to appreciate the value of their work. Basically, it just takes people a bit of time to catch up with them. May 14th people with an acute physical disability or disease often combat it by mentally shrugging it off, refusing to be daunted. As a matter of fact, most obstacles in their path tend to be ignored. Most highly evolved May 14th people will, however, give ear to critics they respect, and assimilate good advice. It is important for these individuals to realize that they can ultimately achieve much more when those around them are allowed to feel grounded in their own sense of time and values. Famous May 14th people— Miranda Cosgrove and George Lucas


