Will Durant (1885-1981)
William James Durant (/dəˈrænt/; November 5, 1885 – November 7, 1981) was an American historian and philosopher, best known for his 11-volume work, The Story of Civilization, which contains and details the history of Eastern and Western civilizations.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Will Durant
Happiness
¶ Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
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| Durant in 1967 |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Durant
Guido Reni
Guido Reni (Italian pronunciation: [ˌɡwiːdo ˈrɛːni]; 4 November 1575 – 18 August 1642) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, although his works showed a classical manner, similar to Simon Vouet, Nicolas Poussin, and Philippe de Champaigne.[1]
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| Self portrait, c. 1602 |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guido_Reni
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| Part of posthumous portrait by William Hilton, c. 1822 |
John Keats
John Keats (31 October 1795 – 23 February 1821) was an English poet of the second generation of Romantic poets, along with Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley.[1]
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Beauty
¶ A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness...
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Keats
Alfred Sisley (1839-1899)
Alfred Sisley (/ˈsɪsli/; French: [sislɛ]; 30 October 1839 – 29 January 1899) was an Impressionist landscape painter who was born and spent most of his life in France, but retained British citizenship. [1]
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| Alfred Sisley (1839-1899), La neige à Louveciennes, 1878, oil on canvas, h 61 x w 50.5 cm, Musée d'Orsay, Paris |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Sisley
Childe Hassam
Frederick Childe Hassam (/ˈtʃaɪld ˈhæsəm/; October 17, 1859 – August 27, 1935) was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.[1]
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| Childe Hassam, early 20th century |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childe_Hassam
August Malmström
Johan August Malmström (14 October 1829 – 18 October 1901) was a Swedish painter. As an artist, he was known for his country motifs often featuring children.[1]
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| August Malmström (1829-1901), Dancing Fairies, 1866, oil on canvas, h 90 x w 149 cm, Nationalmuseum, Sweden |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Malmstr%C3%B6m
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| Shin, 2004 |
Paull H. Shin
Paull Hobom Shin (Korean name Shin Hobom; 신호범; September 27, 1935 – April 12, 2021) was an American politician and educator who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, the first Korean American ever elected to the Washington State Legislature.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Paull Shin
¶ For your discouraged soul,
Exhausted with loneliness,
I'll be…
A radiant star at your windowsill,
Revealing new hope, encouraging new dreams;
[An Exodus for Hope: The Footsteps of a Dream (2010)]
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paull_Shin
Albert Lynch
Albert Lynch (1860–1950) was a French painter of German and Peruvian ancestry.[1] Lynch was known for his elegant and detailed portraits, often depicting women of his time.
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| A Young Beauty, 1851-1912 | Portrait of an Elegant Lady |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Lynch
Stephen King
Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author.
He is a highly acclaimed author known for his work in the horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy genres. He has written numerous bestsellers, including "Carrie," "The Shining," "It," and "The Dark Tower" series. His works have been adapted into many movies, TV shows, and miniseries.
Anton Mauve
Anthonij "Anton" Rudolf Mauve (18 September 1838 – 5 February 1888) was a Dutch realist painter who was a leading member of the Hague School.[1]
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| Anton Mauve |
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| The Return of the Flock, Laren, c. 1886-1887, oil on canvas, h 100.25 x w 161.42 cm, Philadelphia Museum of Art |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Mauve
