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French philosopher and scholar of poetics. An original thinker who bridged the philosophy of science and imagination, he authored The Poetics of Space.

American software engineer and author who wrote much of the original Macintosh system software. He recounted that era in the book Revolution in the Valley.

Swiss pastor, poet and philosopher. He became famous across Europe for his work on physiognomy and wrote Aphorisms on Man.

American statesman and orator who served as a U.S. Senator and Secretary of State. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest orators in American history.

English businessman, journalist, and political economist who edited The Economist. An authority on finance, his works include The English Constitution and Lombard Street.

American actress known as the First Lady of American Theater. Over a career spanning more than 80 years, she won Academy and Tony awards, becoming a legend of American performing arts.

American writer. She earned worldwide fame for her work on etiquette and manners; her major book is Etiquette.

Bertrand Russell

1872 – 1970 · United Kingdom

British philosopher, mathematician, and logician. One of the founders of analytic philosophy, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950.

British politician, writer, and philanthropist. A Victorian-era philanthropist devoted to social reform.

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

1694 – 1773 · United Kingdom

British statesman and man of letters. His letters to his son are read as a classic on manners and worldly wisdom.

English historical painter and writer. He devoted his life to grand history paintings but met with neglect and debt; he is remembered instead for his candid journals and autobiography.