Winslow Homer (1836-1910)
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters of 19th-century America and a preeminent figure in American art in general.[1]
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| Winslow Homer (1836-1910), The Fog Warning, 1885, oil on canvas, h 76.8 x w 123.1 cm, Museum of Fine Arts Boston |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winslow_Homer
@ To eliminate the discrepancy between men's plans and the results achieved, a new approach is necessary. Morphological thinking suggests that this new approach cannot be realized through increased teaching of specialized knowledge. This morphological analysis suggests that the essential fact has been overlooked that every human is potentially a genius. Education and dissemination of knowledge must assume a form which allows each student to absorb whatever develops his own genius, lest he become frustrated. The same outlook applies to the genius of the peoples as a whole. [Fritz Zwicky, Morphological astronomy, The Observatory, Vol. 68, p. 121-143 (1948)]
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Brendan Graham
Brendan Graham (born 12 February 1945) is an Irish songwriter and novelist. Among songs he has written are "Rock 'n' Roll Kids" (1994) and "The Voice" (1996), both of which won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland in their respective years, and "You Raise Me Up" (2002), which was an international hit recorded by various artists, including Josh Groban.[1]
¶ You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up, to more than I can be
[You Raise Me Up][2]
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Graham
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Raise_Me_Up
Lydia Maria Child
Lydia Maria Child (née Francis; February 11, 1802 – October 20, 1880) was an American abolitionist, women's rights activist, Native American rights activist, novelist, journalist, and opponent of American expansionism.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Lydia Maria Child
¶ You will find yourself refreshed by the presence of cheerful people. Why not make earnest effort to confer that pleasure on others? Half the battle is gained if you never allow yourself to say anything gloomy.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_Maria_Child
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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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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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
