Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.

Ralph Ellison

Dan Millman

Dan Millman is an American author, lecturer, and former world-class athlete. He is best known for his book "Way of the Peaceful…

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Dave Eggers

Dave Eggers is an American writer, editor, and publisher. He is best known for his memoir A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering…

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Epictetus

Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher born into slavery in Hierapolis, Phrygia (modern-day Pamukkale, Turkey) around 50 AD. *…

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Erasmus

Erasmus was a Dutch humanist, theologian, and scholar who lived from 1466 to 1536. He was a leading figure of the Renaissance and…

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Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers was born on March 20, 1928, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. * He was a Presbyterian minister, television host, producer,…

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Henry Ford

Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863, in Dearborn, Michigan. * He was an American industrialist and business magnate. * He is the…

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Henry James

Henry James was an American-British author who is considered one of the greatest novelists in the English language. * He was born…

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Hlovate

Hlovate is a Malaysian author who has written over 15 books, including the popular novels aA+bB, Gurindam Jiwa, Ked's Story, and…

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Ibn Jeem

Ibn Jeem is a writer and speaker who focuses on personal development and spirituality. * He is the author of several books,…

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Jennifer Elisabeth

Jennifer Elisabeth was born in 1973 in New York City. She is an author, motivational speaker, and life coach. She has written…

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Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster, England in 1974. * He studied psychology at the University of Manchester. * After…

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Joyce Carol Oates

Joyce Carol Oates was born on June 16, 1938, in Lockport, New York. * She is an American writer who has published over 100 books,…

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Marianne Williamson

Marianne Williamson is an American author, lecturer, and activist. * She was born in Houston, Texas in 1952. * She is the author…

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Martin Luther

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany in 1483. * He was a monk, theologian, and professor of theology. * He was a key…

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Mary Oliver

Mary Oliver was an American poet who won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. She was born in Maple Heights, Ohio, in…

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Melissa de la Cruz

Melissa de la Cruz is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of…

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. He was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. He began his…

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Natsuki Takaya

Natsuki Takaya is a Japanese manga artist born on July 7, 1973. * She made her debut in 1991 with the short story "Sickly Boy wa…

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Niall Horan

Niall Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter. * He was born on September 13, 1993 in Mullingar, Ireland. * He rose to fame as a…

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Tabitha Suzuma

Tabitha Suzuma is a British author who was born in London in 1975. She is the eldest of five children and has a Japanese father…

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Thomas A. Edison

Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman who developed many devices in fields such as electric power…

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Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director. * She was born in Newton, Massachusetts on…

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Baltasar Gracián

Baltasar Gracián was a Spanish writer and Jesuit priest who lived from 1601 to 1658. He is best known for his works on wit and…

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Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King was born in Long Beach, California in 1943. * She is a former professional tennis player who won 39 Grand Slam…

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