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Sir Walter Raleigh

1552 – 1618 · United Kingdom

English explorer, soldier and poet of the Elizabethan age. He led expeditions to the New World and rose as a court favourite before being executed for treason.

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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

1918 – 2013 · South Africa

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader. He served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999 and is celebrated for his role in dismantling apartheid and fostering reconciliation.

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Licenne Mei

South Korea

Licenne Mei is a renowned Korean author and an expert in the field of self-improvement. She inspires many people with her insights on opportunities and success.

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Robert G. Allen

1948 – · United States

Robert G. Allen is a bestselling author specializing in real estate investment and personal finance, known for books such as 'Nothing Down' and 'Multiple Streams of Income'. He popularized strategies for no-money-down real estate investing and building multiple income streams.

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Laozi

China

Ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism. He authored the Tao Te Ching, establishing the foundations of Taoism, and deeply influenced Eastern philosophy with his concept of wu wei (non-action).

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Francesco Guicciardini

1483 – 1540 · Italy

Italian historian and statesman. Often regarded as a father of modern history, his major works include the History of Italy.

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Gregory Bateson

1904 – 1980 · United Kingdom

British cultural anthropologist. His works include "Steps to an Ecology of Mind" and "Mind and Nature."

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John Thomson

1856 – 1940 · United Kingdom

British physicist. He discovered the electron through cathode ray experiments, winning the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics, and laid the groundwork for research into atomic structure.

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Arthur Helps

1813 – 1875 · United Kingdom

English writer who addressed politics, society and culture, and who enjoyed the favour of Queen Victoria. His best-known work is "Friends in Council."

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Brander Matthews

1852 – 1929 · United States

An American literary critic and the first full-time professor of dramatic literature at Columbia University. He played a key role in establishing theater as a subject worthy of academic study.

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Muhammad Ali

1942 – 2016 · United States

American professional boxer widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champions in history, winning the title three times. He was known for his charismatic personality and social activism beyond the ring.

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Western Proverb

Traditional proverbs from Western culture

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