W. C. Fields
1880 – 1946 · United States
American comedian and actor. A legend of Hollywood comedy known for his unique humor.
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1880 – 1946 · United States
American comedian and actor. A legend of Hollywood comedy known for his unique humor.
1936 – · United States
American psychologist and Christian broadcaster. Known for family and marriage counseling.
1917 – 1986 · United States
British-born American journalist. His column "Strictly Personal" was syndicated in newspapers across the United States and Canada.

Michael Jordan is a former professional basketball player from the United States and an NBA legend. He inspired many with his exceptional performance and leadership.

1632 – 1704 · United Kingdom
British philosopher and political thinker. A leading empiricist philosopher, he authored An Essay Concerning Human Understanding and Two Treatises of Government.
A collection of golden maxims containing wisdom and life lessons
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A collection of sayings on governance and worldly wisdom
1914 – 1995 · United States
American medical researcher and virologist who developed the first successful polio vaccine. He famously declined to patent the vaccine, saying it belonged to the people.
1905 – 1961 · Sweden
Swedish diplomat and the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. He died in a plane crash while mediating the Congo crisis and was posthumously awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

1817 – 1862 · United States
American essayist, poet, and philosopher. Best known for Walden and Civil Disobedience, advocating simple living in natural surroundings.
1897 – 1977 · United Kingdom
British statesman who served as Foreign Secretary during the Second World War. He succeeded Winston Churchill as Prime Minister in 1955.
1932 – 2000 · United States
American politician and Democrat known for his strong pro-life advocacy. He served as Governor of Pennsylvania from 1987 to 1995.