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Publius Vergilius Maro

Publius Vergilius Maro

70 BC – 19 BC · Italy

Ancient Roman poet. His epic the Aeneid, on the founding myth of Rome, stands at the summit of Latin literature.

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Leo Felice Buscaglia

1924 – 1998 · United States

American educator and author known as Dr. Love for his lectures on love and human connection. His books include The Fall of Freddie the Leaf.

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Franklin P. Jones

1908 – 1980 · United States

American writer and humorist. He contributed a regular column to The Saturday Evening Post and later wrote mainly short humorous pieces and epigrams.

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Paul Geraldy

1885 – 1983 · France

French poet and playwright. His collection Toi et Moi, poems about love, was widely read.

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Ogden Nash

1902 – 1971 · United States

American poet. Known for his light verse and humorous poetry.

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Quintus Horatius Flaccus

Quintus Horatius Flaccus

65 BC – 8 BC · Italy

Horace was a Roman poet and one of the leading figures in Latin literature. His works primarily explore themes of love, friendship, politics, and nature.

21 quotes
Søren Kierkegaard

Søren Kierkegaard

1813 – 1855 · Denmark

Søren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher and theologian, known as the father of existentialism. His work primarily focused on the subjective experience of the individual and issues of faith and choice.

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Henry Miller

1891 – 1980 · United States

American writer who wandered widely before establishing himself as a novelist. His major works include Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

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Kwon Hae-hyo

1964 – · South Korea

Kwon Hae-hyo is a South Korean actor and writer known for his active participation in various works. He focuses on exploring the truths of life and promoting positive messages.

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James Stephens

1880 – 1950 · Ireland

Irish poet and novelist. He wrote works inspired by Irish mythology and fantasy.

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Yoko

Japan

Japanese author known for insightful writings on work and life attitudes. Her works emphasize the value of everyday tasks and the importance of diligence.

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Philip James Bailey

Philip James Bailey

1816 – 1902 · United Kingdom

British poet. A Victorian-era poet famous for his lengthy religious poem Festus.

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