Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it and I'll move the world
Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. Although few details of his life are kno...
Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind
English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the w...
My will is mine...I shall not make it soft for you
Greek tragedian. He is often described as the father of tragedy. Academics' knowledge of the genre begins wi...
If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?
Persian poet, jurist, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan.
Work, look for peace and calm in work: you will find it nowhere else
Russian chemist and inventor. He formulated the Periodic Law, created a farsighted version of the periodic t...
The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness
Known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was an influential Scottish-American na...
He who has overcome his fears will truly be free
An ancient Greek philosopher and scientist born in the city of Stagira, Chalkidiki, Greece. Along with Plato...
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read
American comedian, writer, stage, film, radio, and television star. A master of quick wit, he is widely cons...
Not to postpone is strength in action
One of the most powerful and influential Muslim caliphs in history. He was a senior companion of the Islamic...
There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship
Italian Dominican friar, Philosopher, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church. An immensely influential ph...