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Emily Rodda

Emily Rodda

Emily Rodda, born on April 2, 1948, is a renowned Australian children's literature author. Her works are known for their rich imagination and unique narrative style, which have won her a wide audience.

9 quotes · Book, People, Seven
Claudius

Claudius

Claudius was an Emperor of the Roman Empire, born on August 1, 11 BC, and died on October 13, 54. He was the great-grandson of Augustus and the uncle of Nero. He ruled the Roman Empire for 13 years. During his reign, Claudius implemented a series of reforms, including improving public works, expanding the empire's territory, and improving the status of slaves.

11 quotes · Evil, Wish, Acquaintance
John Donne

John Donne

John Donne was a renowned 17th-century English poet, known for his profound religious and philosophical reflections. His poetry style was unique, blending the elegance of the Renaissance with the passion of the Reformation.

277 quotes · Men, Love, Soul
Alfred Lord Tennyson

Alfred Lord Tennyson

Alfred Lord Tennyson was a prominent British Romantic poet known for his poetry that depicted nature, love, and heroism. His works, including 'In Memoriam A.H.H.' and 'Ulysses', are celebrated for their beauty and depth of emotion.

485 quotes · Men, Heart, Life
Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle, born on December 4, 1795, and died on February 5, 1881, was a prominent Scottish philosopher, historian, and writer. His works are known for their profound social criticism and unique literary style, which had a significant impact on 19th-century British literature and thought.

849 quotes · Men, World, Ifs
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born on August 28, 1749, and died on March 22, 1832, was a prominent German writer, thinker, and scientist. He is one of the greatest writers in German literary history and his works have had a profound impact on the world. His most famous works include 'Faust' and 'The Sorrows of Young Werther'.

1889 quotes · Men, Ifs, World
William Butler Yeats

William Butler Yeats

William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, and essayist, considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. His poetry deeply reflected the nationalist sentiments of Ireland and also showcased rich imagination and profound philosophical thinking. Yeats' poetic style was versatile, evolving from early romanticism to late symbolism, and his works have had a profound impact on literature both in Ireland and around the world.

615 quotes · Men, Heart, World
George Herbert

George Herbert

George Herbert, a renowned English poet, was born on April 3, 1593, and died on March 1, 1633. Known for his religious poetry, Herbert's works blend personal faith with profound philosophy, exerting a profound influence on poetry in the postmodern era.

1271 quotes · Men, Ifs, Ill
Jean de la Bruyere

Jean de la Bruyere

Jean de la Bruyere was a French philosopher and moralist, born on August 16, 1645, and died on May 10, 1696. His works have had a profound impact on posterity.

417 quotes · Men, Ifs, Doe
Francis Quarles

Francis Quarles

Francis Quarles, a renowned English poet, was born on May 8, 1592, and died on September 8, 1644. His poetry focused on religious and moral themes, deeply influenced by Puritan thought.

210 quotes · Ifs, Thee, Men