Love People, Bring Peace | 105 Mother Teresa Quotes
Mother Teresa or Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born in 1910 in North Macedonia to Albanian parents and spent the majority of her life in India as a nun. Throughout her life, she focused...
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Make It Happen | 99 Michael Jordan Quotes
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, but he grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was competitive from childhood, playing many sports and striving to win at all of...
Eastern Philosophies, Translated | 99 Alan Watts Quotes
Alan Watts brought Eastern wisdom and teachings to the West. Through his books and public speaking, Watts served as an ambassador of Eastern philosophy. Watts’ journey began early in life. He was born in...
Relentlessly Chasing Perfection | 94 Vince Lombardi Quotes
Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1913. From humble beginnings, Lombardi became an American professional football coach known for his absolute dedication to winning. From 1959-1967 Lombardi was head coach...
As Long As I Can Paint | 72 Frida Kahlo Quotes in Vivid Colors
“The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.” Frida Kahlo, this truly inspiring Mexican painter who lived...
Slavery and the Struggle Against It | 104 Frederick Douglass Quotes
Frederick Douglass (February 1818 – February 20, 1895) may very well be the most famous figure in American history for his incredible life and survival as a slave, his success in breaking free from...
The Diary That Changed The World | 132 Anne Frank Quotes
Arguably one of the world’s most famous Jewish girls and certainly the writer of one of the most read diaries, Anne Frank is still remembered and celebrated around the world. Her words have given...
The Bus Seat Story | 52 Rosa Parks Quotes
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who became the catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. On December 1, 1955, Mrs. Parks boarded a bus after clocking out of her job...
Remembering A Legacy That Urges Us to Imagine | 148 John Lennon Quotes
To reflect on John Lennon’s legacy on the 40th anniversary of his death is the least we could do as a tribute to this great rock artist. A prolific songwriter, a peace activist, and...
Sustainable Love of Nature | 114 John Muir Quotes
Initially almost unknown in Scotland, the country of his birth, John Muir – an explorer, mountaineer, writer and advocate of U.S. forest conservation – lived a hundred years ago, but expressed opinions about the...
A Universe of Compassion | 123 Dalai Lama Quotes
A heir to a 600-year tradition, the 14th Dalai Lama (born Lhamo Thondup in China in 1935) is the spiritual and political leader of Tibetan Buddhism. According to this religion, all the Dalai Lamas...
Words with a Punch | 87 Muhammad Ali Quotes
The image of a heavyweight boxer is the first thing that comes to mind when we want to commemorate the legend that Muhammad Ali was. This Olympic gold medal winner is known as a...
The Mind of a Skilled Martial Artist | 135 Powerful Bruce Lee Quotes
Besides Bruce Lee’s legacy as an actor and martial artist, his school of thought is often mentioned when it comes to the combination of bodily and mental health. An avid reader himself, Bruce Lee...
A Life Story of Charm and Endurance | 93 Audrey Hepburn Quotes
Born in Brussels, Belgium in 1929, Audrey Hepburn was a talented performer, recognized for her elegance and grace. Besides working with elite actors like Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant in the 50s...
A Candle in the Wind | 109 Marilyn Monroe Quotes
What can one say about Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926- August 5, 1962) and why are we so interested in the words of this incredibly sensuous, naturally photogenic actress? Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in...
How a Lifetime Fight Against Oppression Still Reverberates Today | 97 Inspiring Nelson Mandela Quotes
Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013) is considered the father of Modern South Africa and one of the most important freedom fighters in modern history. After becoming one of South Africa’s first lawyers, Mandela joined...
104 Inspiring Helen Keller Quotes
Mark Twain once stated, “The two most interesting characters of the nineteenth-century are Napoleon and Helen Keller.” Unaffected by her own deafness and blindness, Helen Keller, born in 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, presented a...
Like A Box of Chocolates | 30 Forrest Gump Quotes About Life Itself
The American romantic comedy film Forrest Gump came out in 1994 and went on to become an international classic – not just due to the impeccable acting and great storytelling but also the tiny...
105 Hand-picked Tennessee Williams Quotes
Thomas Lanier Williams III (1911-1983) was born in Columbus, Mississippi, of English, Welsh, and Huguenot ancestry. He adopted “Tennessee Williams” as his professional name around 1939 and kicked off his career with the 1940s...
28 Kurt Cobain Quotes and Song Lyrics by Nirvana
Kurt Cobain had a brief career as the frontman of Nirvana, yet still remains, several decades after his tragic death, one of the most celebrated musicians of all time. As a tribute to this...
One Love | 99 Famous Bob Marley Quotes
Robert Nesta Marley is a timeless artist whose songs touch the essence of the human heart and soul and have been recognized accordingly. As a recording artist, Bob Marley sold more than 20 million...
Famous Theodore Roosevelt Quotes
The 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, is widely regarded as one of the greatest leaders in American history. Holding the distinction of being one of the most influential statesmen and writers...
Words of a King | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Quotes
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – also known as King Day and MLK Day, among others – is a federal holiday observed in the United States to celebrate the life and the brilliant legacy...
Winston Churchill Quotes
Winston Churchill, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II, was one of the most-important men in the world during that history-changing time. He also holds the distinction of...
The Beauty of Our Dreams | 51 Famous Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes
Eleanor Roosevelt set the standard of American First Ladies being involved in social issues, even remaining in politics and human rights long after Theodore Roosevelt’s death. Below we have featured Mrs. Roosevelt’s most famous...
Love Truth But Pardon Error | Famous Voltaire Quotes
In this post, we shall take a trip down memory lane to 18th century France to feed off the thoughts of one of the most admired philosophers of the Enlightenment era – Voltaire. Born...
The Top 50 Kahlil Gibran Quotes
Khalil Gibran, also spelled Kahlil, was a Lebanese-American writer, essayist, philosopher, poet, painter and visual artist. He was born on January 6, 1883, into a Maronite Catholic family from the historical town of Bsharri...
The 32 Most Inspirational Robert Frost Quotes
Robert Frost (born March 26, 1874, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died January 29, 1963, Boston, Massachusetts) came to fame for his depictions of rural life in New England. His wide variety of themes and the...
Top Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American poet and philosopher who lived during 19th century. Emerson had a powerful voice that gave faith to America during the Civil war years. His ideas, greatly influenced by...
103 Mahatma Gandhi Quotes about Nonviolence, Truth and Love
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 – 1948) was born and raised in a Hindu merchant caste family in coastal Gujarat, India, and he was later trained in law at the Inner Temple, London. Gandhi first...