Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass: Born as Frederick Augustus Washington Bail(e)y. (Cordova, Talbot County (Maryland), 14 February[1] 1818 – Washington, 20 February 1895). American abolitionist, Republican, editor, publicist, politician and reformer. He was one of the leading proponents of the abolition of slavery and is considered one of the most influential writers and speakers in American history. Knowledge… Lees verder Frederick Douglass

Saadi

Abū Muṣliḥ bin Abdallāh Shīrāzī: (Shiraz, 1184/1210 – 1283/1291?). Better known by his pseudonym Saadi or Saʿdī. One of the best-known Persian poets of the Middle Ages. He is known not only for the quality of his works but also for the depth of his social thoughts. Errors live in close proximity to the truth… Lees verder Saadi

Imam Ali

Ali ibn Abu Talib: Also imam Ali or caliph Ali. (Mecca, c. 598 – Kufa, 661). Cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. For Sunnis, he was the fourth caliph (656-661) or successor of Muhammad and for Shiites and Alevis he was also the first Imam of the Twelve Imams. They therefore regard his… Lees verder Imam Ali

Euripides

Euripides: (c. 480 BC – 406 BC). One of the three great Greek tragedy poets, alongside Sophokles, with whom he was a personal friend, and Aeschylos. One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives. Let no one think of me that I am humble or weak or passive; let them understand I am of a… Lees verder Euripides

William James

William James: (New York, 11 January 1842 – Chocorua, 26 August 1910). American philosopher and psychologist. He was the person who brought modern European psychology to the United States. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of American psychology. As a philosopher, he is placed in the tradition of pragmatism,… Lees verder William James

Theodor Fontane

Theodor Fontane: (Neuruppin, 30 december 1819 – Berlijn, 20 september 1898) was een Duits schrijver van balladen, romans en recensies, op de overgang van het realisme naar het naturalisme. There are many roosters who think that the sun rises because of them. The magic is always in the details. Rough boards, like rough people, are… Lees verder Theodor Fontane

Doe Zantamata

Do you know what happens when you stop worrying about what other people might think of you? You get to dance. You get to sing. You get to laugh loudly, paint, write, and create. And you know what? Some people won’t like you. Some will laugh or mock. Choose to see the world through grateful… Lees verder Doe Zantamata