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Albert Einstein

Albert Camus

1913-11-07 – 1960-01-04

Henry Ford

Dylan Thomas

1914-10-27 – 1953-11-09

Dylan Thomas was a celebrated Welsh poet whose vivid imagery, lyrical intensity, and unique use of language captivated readers worldwide. His work, often characterized by its passionate exploration of life, death, love, and nature, combined a deep connection to his Welsh heritage with a modernist sensibility. Despite a tragically short and often tumultuous life, his poems possess an enduring power and musicality that have secured his place as one of the 20th century's most important poets.

Groucho Marx

1890-10-02 – 1977-08-19

Confúcio

0552-10-09 – 0479-03-09

George Bernard Shaw

1856-07-26 – 1950-11-02

Abraham Lincoln

1809-02-12 – 1865-04-15

Benjamin Franklin

1706-01-17 – 1790-04-17

Ernest Hemingway

1899-07-21 – 1961-07-02

F. Scott Fitzgerald

1896-09-24 – 1940-12-21

Jorge Luis Borges

1899-08-24 – 1986-06-14

Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, essayist, and translator. His work is characterized by its philosophical depth, intricate plots, and exploration of themes such as time, infinity, identity, and the nature of reality. Borges is considered one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century, renowned for his innovative use of literary devices and his profound influence on postmodern literature.

Carl Sandburg

1878-01-06 – 1967-07-22

Carl Sandburg was an American poet, historian, novelist, and lexicographer. He is considered one of the most important American poets of the 20th century, known for his free verse and his focus on the American working class and the landscapes of the American Midwest. His poetry often celebrated the common man and the industrial might of America, earning him a reputation as the "poet of the people." Beyond his poetry, Sandburg was also a prolific biographer, most notably of Abraham Lincoln, and a collector of folklore and songs.

Friedrich Nietzsche

1844-10-15 – 1900-08-25

Friedrich Nietzsche was an influential German philosopher, philologist, and cultural critic. His work addresses themes such as morality, religion, truth, art, and the human condition, with a radical critique of traditional Western values. He is known for concepts such as the "death of God", the "superman" (Übermensch), and the "will to power" (Wille zur Macht). His writing is marked by an aphoristic and provocative style, which challenges the reader to rethink their beliefs and values.

Henny Youngman

Bertolt Brecht

1898-02-10 – 1956-08-14

Bertolt Brecht was a highly influential German playwright, poet, and theatre director. He is renowned for his pioneering work in epic theatre, which aimed to provoke critical thought rather than emotional immersion. His writings often carried strong political and social messages, critiquing capitalism, war, and injustice. Brecht's innovative techniques, such as the alienation effect (Verfremdungseffekt), revolutionized modern theatre.

Josef Stalin

H. L. Mencken

Adlai Stevenson

Henry Kissinger

Benjamin Disraeli

Carl Jung

Harry S. Truman

Arthur Schopenhauer

1788-02-22 – 1860-09-21