Thomas Hardy
1840 – 1928 · United Kingdom
British novelist and poet. Known for Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd.
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1840 – 1928 · United Kingdom
British novelist and poet. Known for Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd.
1945 – · United States
American linguist. She writes on language and communication, and her major works include You Just Don't Understand.
United States
American author and spiritual writer. She is known for her writings on prayer, meditation, and spirituality.
1780 – 1831 · Germany
Prussian general and military theorist. He is best known for his treatise On War, which explores the nature of warfare.
1633 – 1695 · United Kingdom
17th-century English statesman and writer, the 1st Marquess of Halifax. Nicknamed 'the Trimmer' for his moderate stance, he left collections of political and moral maxims.
1850 – 1893 · France
French novelist and master of the short story, regarded as a leading figure in literary realism. He left a lasting legacy with novels like A Woman's Life and Bel-Ami, and over 300 short stories.
1982 – · United States

Dan Peña is an American entrepreneur and successful investor known primarily for his work in venture capital and management consulting. He has a track record of successfully growing numerous companies based on his management style and investment philosophy.
1931 – 2018 · United States
American author and journalist. A leading figure of New Journalism, he wrote works such as The Right Stuff, which was adapted into a film.
1827 – 1876 · United Kingdom
English novelist and poet. He wrote light novels such as The Unknown Quantity and was known for his witty epigrams.
1929 – 2017 · United States
American psychologist and author. His best-known work is The Heart of Psychotherapy.
1809 – 1883 · United Kingdom
English poet and translator. He became famous for rendering the Rubáiyát of the Persian poet Omar Khayyám into English.