Silence is a true friend who never betrays. Confucius (born Kong Qiu, styled Zhong Ni) was born in the village of Zou in the country of Lu in 551 B.C., a poor descendant of a deposed noble family. As a child, he held make-believe temple rituals; as a young adult, he quickly earned a reputation …
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George Orwell Quotes
The only good human being is a dead one. Orwell was a British journalist and author, who wrote two of the most famous novels of the 20th century ‘Animal Farm’ and ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’. Orwell was born Eric Arthur Blair on 25 June 1903 in eastern India, the son of a British colonial civil servant. He …
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Dream Quotes
A dream is a wish your heart makes. Quotes on The center of every man’s existence is a dream. — G.K. Chesterton A Dream or a Goal is a desired result a system envisions, plans and commits to achieve—a personal or organization- al desired end-point in some sort of assumed development. Many people endeavor to …
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Charlie Chaplin Quotes
On April 16, 1889, Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin was born in London, England. Chaplin, one of the most financially successful stars of early Hollywood, was introduced to the stage when he was five. The son of London music hall entertainers, young Chaplin was watching a show starring his mother when her voice cracked. He was …
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Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens is much loved for his great contribution to classic English literature. He was the quintessential Victorian author. His epic stories, vivid characters and exhaustive depiction of contemporary life are unforgettable. His own story is one of rags to riches. He was born in Portsmouth on 7 February 1812, to John and Elizabeth Dickens. …
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Confucius Quotes
Silence is a true friend who never betrays. Confucius (born Kong Qiu, styled Zhong Ni) was born in the village of Zou in the country of Lu in 551 B.C., a poor descendant of a deposed noble family. As a child, he held make-believe temple rituals; as a young adult, he quickly earned a reputation …
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Books
So many books, So little time. Quotes on A book is a set of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of ink, paper, parchment, or other materials, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf, and each side of a leaf is called a …
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Bill Gates
If you can’t make it good, at least make it look good. William (Bill) H. Gates is chairman of Microsoft Corporation, the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Born on Oct. 28, 1955, Gates grew up in Seattle with his two sisters. Their father, William …
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Benjamin Franklin
Honesty is the best policy. Franklin was a statesman, diplomat, writer, scientist and inventor, one of the most versatile and talented men in colonial America and a leading figure in the American struggle for independence. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on 17 January 1706. He attended school only briefly, and then helped his father, …
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Bhagavad Gita
Hell has three gates: lust, anger, and greed. The Bhagavad Gita is known as the Song Celestial. It is the most important sacred text in the Hindu tradition. The Bhagavad Gita is some 700 verses and is a part of the great epic Mahabharata. The backdrop to the Bhagavad Gita is the battle of Kurukshetra …
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