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Epicurus (341–270 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher and sage who turned against the Platonism of his day and founded Epicureanism, a highly influential school of philosophy. Epicurus asserted that philosophy's purpose is to attain as well as to help others attain happy tranquil lives. The vast majority of the over 300 works said to have been written by Epicurus have ben destroyed. Only three letters written by him—the letters to Menoeceus, Pythocles, and Herodotus—and two collections of quotes, have survived intact. Most knowledge about his philosophy is due to later authors. More

" I don't love my husband"
but " I saw you and like you."
I am her husband of 65 years,
I'm OK with her not knowing
my name for she professes
her love to me continually.

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche - (1844 -1900) German philosopher, cultural critic, composer, poet, philologist, and a Latin and Greek scholar.

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

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 - 1926) Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist

Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881) Was a British statesman who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He played a central role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party.

Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984) American photographer and environmentalist. 

Mattie Stepanek (1990 - 2004) was an american poet who during his short life published seven best selling books of poetry and peace essays. Mattie Stepanek died at age 13. He became known as a peace advocate and motivational speaker. 

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Oliver Cromwell (1599 -1658) English military and political leader. 

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