From The Writing Life (public library) by Annie Dillard — a wonderful addition to the collected wisdom of beloved writers — comes this beautiful and poignant meditation on the life well lived, reminding us of the trade offs between presence and productivity that we’re constantly choosing to make, or not................... .Read More   

Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) American writer, humorist, publisher, and lecturer.

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865) The 16th president of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865

Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) French poet, novelist, and dramatist. He is considered to be one of the greatest French writers.