Month: January 2013
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Kahlil Gibran Quotes
Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese artist, poet, and writer. Born in the town of Bsharri in the north of modern-day Lebanon, as a young man he immigrated with his family to the United States, where he studied and began his literary career, writing in both English and Arabic. Born: January 6, 1883, Bsharri Died: April…
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Bill Gates Quotes
William Henry “Bill” Gates III is an American business magnate and philanthropist. Gates is the former chief executive and current chairman of Microsoft, the world’s largest personal-computer software company, which he co-founded with Paul Allen Born: October 28, 1955, Seattle Education: Lakeside School (1973), Harvard College It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more…
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Socrates Quotes
Socrates was a classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, he is an enigmatic figure known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers especially the writings of his students Plato and Xenophon, and the plays of his contemporary Aristophanes. Born: 470 BC, Athens Died: 399 BC, Athens …
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Brian Tracy Quotes
Brian Tracy is a motivational speaker and author. He has conducted seminars and workshops in 61 countries worldwide, and is the Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. Born: November 27, 1944,Canada Education: University of Alberta The key to success is to…
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Napoleon Hill Quotes
Napoleon Hill was an American author in the area of the new thought movement who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature. He is widely considered to be one of the great writers on success. Born: October 26, 1883, Wise County Died: November 8, 1970, South Carolina If…
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Henry David Thoreau Quotes
Henry David Thoreau was an American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, and leading transcendentalist. Born: July 12, 1817, Concord Died: May 6, 1862, Concord It takes two to speak the truth, — one to speak, and another to hear. Money is not required to buy one necessity…
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Quotes
Subhas Chandra Bose also known as Netaji: “Respected Leader”, was one of the most prominent Indian nationalist leaders who attempted to gain India’s independence from British rule by force during the waning years of World War II with the help of the Axis powers. Born: January 23, 1897, Cuttack Died: 1945, Taipei Spouse: Emilie…
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“I Have a Dream” – Inspiring Speech of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American activist and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national icon in the history of American progressivism. Martin Luther King,…
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Confucius Quotes
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. Born: 551 BC, Qufu Died: 479 BC, Qufu Full name: Kong Qiu Nationality: Chinese A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. What you do not want done to yourself, do…
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Aristotle Quotes
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Born: BC 384, Stageira Died: BC 322, Chalcis Full name: Aristotle Education: Platonic Academy (BC 348) Happiness depends upon ourselves. The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. What is the essence of life?…
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Motivational Business Quotes
In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later. – Harold Geneen Try, try, try, and keep on trying is the rule that must be followed to become an expert in anything. – W. Clement Stone Entrepreneurship is living a few years…