Peter Marshall
1902 – 1949 · United States
Scottish-born American clergyman who served as Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. He was widely known for his moving sermons and prayers.
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1902 – 1949 · United States
Scottish-born American clergyman who served as Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. He was widely known for his moving sermons and prayers.
1932 – 2007 · United States
American author and futurist. His representative work is "The Illuminatus! Trilogy."

1828 – 1906 · Norway
Norwegian playwright widely regarded as the father of modern drama. His socially critical works such as A Doll's House and An Enemy of the People profoundly influenced world theater.
1860 – 1954 · United Kingdom
English clergyman and writer. He emphasized a mystical approach to Christian devotion, and his works include Mysticism in Religion.
1971 – · United States
American poet, translator, and scholar of English literature. Her books include the poetry collection A Metaphorical God.
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Traditional proverbs from Russia

1724 – 1804 · Germany
German philosopher. Regarded as the pinnacle of modern Western philosophy, he authored the Critique of Pure Reason.
1618 – 1667 · United Kingdom
English poet and essayist of the Restoration period. He introduced the Pindaric ode into English and left a body of elegant prose essays.
1929 – 2018 · United States
An American attorney, financial consultant, and life coach. He authored numerous financial books including Die Broke, making a significant impact in the field of personal financial management.
1875 – 1970 · United States
American philosopher and popular writer on psychology. He headed the philosophy department at the City College of New York and reached a wide readership with accessible books on mind and society.

Will Smith is an American actor, producer, and rapper who began his career in the late 1980s. He is known for his roles in blockbuster films like 'Independence Day', 'Men in Black', and 'The Pursuit of Happyness', making him one of the most beloved stars in Hollywood.
1858 – 1915 · France
French Symbolist critic and novelist. Writing chiefly for the Mercure de France, he produced sharp criticism on style and the senses.