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Kahlil Gibran
Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist known for his lyrical essays and the bestselling book The Prophet. His work explores love, spirituality, and human connection; the provided quote emphasizes building bridges through words and action.
Quotes: 168Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a prominent Stoic philosopher. He authored Meditations, a collection of personal reflections on duty, virtue, and self-discipline; the quote reflects Stoic emphasis on intentional action and preparing for the future.
Quotes: 165Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was a Bengali poet, novelist, composer and painter who reshaped Bengali and Indian literature and music and won the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature. The quoted line reflects his belief that simple, honest truths expressed boldly can inspire moral and social change.
Quotes: 138Rumi
Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi (1207–1273) was a 13th-century Persian poet, Sufi mystic, and Islamic theologian who spent most of his life in Konya. His lyrical works, notably the Masnavi, shaped Sufi thought and have been widely translated and influential across cultures.
Quotes: 130Confucius
Confucius (c. 551–479 BCE) was a Chinese teacher, philosopher, and political figure whose teachings formed the basis of Confucianism. His work emphasizes ethics, proper social relationships, and leading by moral example, reflected in the quote's theme of steady, exemplary leadership.
Quotes: 110African Proverb
African Proverb denotes a traditional anonymous saying originating from the African continent; specific authorship and provenance are not documented. This proverb emphasizes agricultural wisdom and the necessity of timely preparation and effort, using spring ploughing as a metaphor for work and renewal.
Quotes: 109Helen Keller
Helen Keller (1880–1968) was an American author, lecturer, and advocate who, after becoming deafblind in childhood, became the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. She wrote memoirs such as The Story of My Life and campaigned for disability rights, women's suffrage, and social causes.
Quotes: 100Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami (born 1949) is a Japanese novelist and translator known for blending surrealism, pop culture, and emotional introspection. His internationally acclaimed novels include Norwegian Wood, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, and Kafka on the Shore, and he is also noted for essays on running and music.
Quotes: 99Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was an American novelist, editor, and professor known for exploring African-American life, history, and identity. She received the 1993 Nobel Prize in Literature and the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Beloved.
Quotes: 92Seneca
Seneca (c. 4 BCE–65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist known for moral essays and the Letters to Lucilius. His writings emphasize inner tranquility, reasoned action, and calm courage in adversity.
Quotes: 87Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho (born 1947 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian novelist best known for The Alchemist (1988). His works focus on spirituality, personal transformation, and symbolic journeys; they have been translated into many languages and sold tens of millions of copies worldwide.
Quotes: 86Albert Camus
Albert Camus (1913–1960) was a French-Algerian author, journalist, and philosopher known for exploring the human condition and the philosophy of the absurd. He received the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature and wrote key works including The Stranger and The Plague.
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