Guercino
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (February 8, 1591 – December 22, 1666), better known as (il) Guercino (Italian pronunciation: [ɡwerˈtʃiːno]), was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from Cento in the Emilia region, who was active in Rome and Bologna.[1]
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| Self portrait, c. 1635 |
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| Self-Portrait before a Painting of "Amor Fedele", 1655, oil on canvas, 116 x 95.6 cm, National Gallery of Art |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guercino
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| Sir Thomas More (1527) |
Thomas More
Sir Thomas More PC (7 February 1478 – 6 July 1535), venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, judge, social philosopher, author, statesman, amateur theologian, and noted Renaissance humanist.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Thomas More
¶ A little wanton money, which burned out the bottom of his purse.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_More
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Zsa Zsa Gabor (/ˌʒɑːʒɑː ˈɡɑːbɔːr/, Hungarian: [ˈɡaːbor ˈʒɒʒɒ]; born Sári Gábor [ˈɡaːbor ˈʃaːri]; February 6, 1917 – December 18, 2016) was a Hungarian-American socialite and actress. Her sisters were actresses Eva Gabor and Magda Gabor.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Zsa Zsa Gabor
¶ Zsa Zsa Gabor made devorce an art form, once quipping: "I am a marvelous Housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I keep his house."
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zsa_Zsa_Gabor
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| Ruth in 1920 |
Babe Ruth
George Herman "Babe" Ruth (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. Nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", he began his MLB career as a star left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, but achieved his greatest fame as a slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Babe Ruth
¶ Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.
The legendary baseball player’s words inspire us to take risks and not let fear of failure prevent us from trying.
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| Ruth in 1920[2] |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Babe_Ruth2.jpg
Isla Fisher
Isla Fisher (born 3 February 1976) is an Australian actress known for her roles in movies like Wedding Crashers and Confessions of a Shopaholic.
Born in Oman to Scottish parents who moved with her to Australia during her childhood, she began appearing in television commercials and came to prominence for her portrayal of Shannon Reed on the Australian soap opera Home and Away (1994–1997), for which she received two Logie Award nominations.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Isla Fisher
¶ "I think your heart dances to the beat of your own drum, and I’m the happiest I’ve ever been."
This quote emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and following one’s own path. Isla Fisher is expressing that she finds happiness in living authentically and not conforming to others’ expectations.
¶ "Women should not have to adopt masculine traits in order to succeed. You should be able to stay as a woman, and in tune with your femininity, and still be equal."
Here, Fisher is advocating for gender equality without sacrificing one’s identity. She believes that women can achieve success while embracing their femininity, rather than feeling pressured to adopt traditionally masculine traits
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| Fisher in 2013 | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Attribution: Georges Biard |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isla_Fisher
Abdullah II of Jordan
Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein [Arabic: عبد الله الثاني بن الحسين, ʿAbdullāh aṯ-ṯānī ibn Al-Ḥusayn] (born 30 January 1962) has been the King of Jordan since he ascended the throne on 7 February 1999 upon the death of his father Hussein.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Abdullah II of Jordan
Address to the European Parliament (10 March 2015)
@ People thrive where there is mutual respect. Civilisation is built on it. Futures are better for it.
But co-existence must be made, and made again, in every generation. The common good is defended only by vigilance and action. This means more than security measures. Humanity must arm itself with ideas, with justice and with economic and social inclusion.
Today, these challenges have special importance. Our world faces an assault by terrorists with ruthless ambition. The motive is not faith, it is power; power pursued by ripping countries and communities apart in sectarian conflicts, and inflicting suffering across the world.[1]
[1] https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Abdullah_II_of_Jordan
Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Magdolna Hargitay (/məˈrɪʃkə ˈhɑːrɡɪteɪ/; born January 23, 1964) is an American actress and producer.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Mariska Hargitay
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| Hargitay in 2011 | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 2.0 |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariska_Hargitay
Khachik Abrahamyan
Khachik Abrahamyan (Armenian: Խաչիկ Աբրահամյան; born January 15, 1960, in Yerevan), is an Armenian artist.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Khachik Abrahamyan
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| Khachik Abrahamyan, 22 March 2017 | Author: Armineaghayan | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khachik_Abrahamyan
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus (born January 13, 1961) is an American actress and comedian.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Louis-Dreyfus
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| Haruki Murakami, Jerusalem Prize, CC-BY-SA-4.0[2] |
Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami (村上 春樹, Murakami Haruki, born January 12, 1949) is a Japanese writer.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Haruki Murakami
¶ I’m the lonely voyager standing on deck, and she’s the sea. The sky is a blanket of gray, merging with the gray sea off on the horizon. It’s hard to tell the difference between sea and sky. Between voyager and sea. Between reality and the workings of the heart. [Kafka on the Shore]
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haruki_Murakami
[2] https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Murakami_Haruki_(2009).jpg
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