Adlai Ewing Stevenson II

Adlai Ewing Stevenson II: (Los Angeles (California), 5 February 1900 – London (England), 14 July 1965). American politician and diplomat of the Democratic Party. He was known for his giftedness in debate and speech. Twice he ran in the US presidential election (1952 and 1956) as a Democratic Party candidate. Freedom rings where opinions clash.… Lees verder Adlai Ewing Stevenson II

Spencer Johnson

Patrick Spencer Johnson: (November 24, 1938 – July 3, 2017). American writer. He was known for the ValueTales series of children’s books, and for his 1998 self-help book Who Moved My Cheese?, which recurred on the New York Times Bestseller list, on the Publishers Weekly Hardcover nonfiction list. Johnson was the chairman of Spencer Johnson… Lees verder Spencer Johnson

William Hazlitt

William Hazlitt: (Maidstone, England, 10 April 1778 – London, England, 18 September 1830) English essayist, writer and literary critic. He grew up in an intellectual family. Even in the common affairs of life, in love, friendship, and marriage, how little security have we when we trust our happiness in the hands of others! An honest… Lees verder William Hazlitt

Steven Aitchison

Steven Aitchison: (born in Edinburgh, Scotland) Scottish writer and psychologist. Lives in Glasgow. Honesty has a power that very few people can handle. The most powerful force in the world that can change the lives of millions is compassion.        

Maxwell Maltz

Maxwell Maltz: (March 10, 1899 – April 7, 1975). American cosmetic surgeon. author of Psycho-Cybernetics (1960), which was a system of ideas that he claimed could improve one’s self-image leading to a more successful and fulfilling life. He wrote several books, among which Psycho-Cybernetics was a long-time bestseller — influencing many subsequent self-help teachers. His… Lees verder Maxwell Maltz