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Eric Hoffer, American moral and social philosopher Eric Hoffer (July 25, 1898 – May 21, 1983) was an American moral and social philosopher. He was the author... Read More
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Winston Churchill, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his overall, lifetime body of work Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (November 30, 1874 – January 24, 1965) was a British statesman who was the Prime Minister... Read More
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Abraham Lincoln, 16th US President who led America through its Civil War Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President... Read More
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Confucius, Chinese philosopher who championed strong family loyalty, ancestor veneration, and respect of elders by their children and of husbands by their wives Confucius (September 28, 551 BC – 479 BC) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and... Read More
Buckminister Fuller, American architect, systems theorist, author, designer, and inventor Richard Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller (/ˈfʊlər/; July 12, 1895 – July 1, 1983) was an American architect, systems theorist, author, designer,... Read More
