A selection of quotations from Thomas Merton (1915-1968) to illustrate five components of the creative process. French monk, poet & influential 20th century Catholic author. Born on Jan 31.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832); born on Aug 28. German polymath, dramatist; considered to be Germany's greatest man of letters; originated the concept of World Literature; best known for Faust, 1808.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Booker T. Washington (1856-1915); born on Apr 5. US educator, social reformer; He established Tuskegee Institute, 1881 and wrote his autobiography "Up From Slavery," 1901.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Karl Marx (1818-1883); born on May 5. German socialist leader, philosopher; He originated the idea of modern communism (Marxism); wrote "Communist Manifesto," 1848.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Alexander Calder (1898-1976); born on Jul 22. US sculptor; He invented the mobile, delicately balanced suspended moving sculptors, e.g, "Spiral," 1958.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Will Rogers (1879-1935); born on Nov 4. US actor, lecturer, humorist; He is remembered as a "Comedy roper" in Ziegfield Follies and a witty columnist, 1926-35.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Nelson Mandela (1918-____); born on Jul 18. South African activist, lawyer, nationalist; He was an anti-apartheid activist; was imprisoned for 27 years; lead the transition to multi-racial democracy; president from 1994-99.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Blaise Pascal (1623-1662); born on Jun 19. French mathematician, physicist, theologian; He formulated the modern theory of probability and Pascal's law of fluid pressure.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Michael Faraday (1791-1867); born on Sep 22. English physicist, chemist; He discovered electrolysis and invented both the transformer and electrical generator.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Iris Murdoch (1919-1999); born on Jul 15. Irish author; She wrote 26 thought-provoking novels, e.g., "Black Prince," 1973 and "The Good Apprentice," 1985, and "Jackson's Dilemma," 1995.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Florence Nightingale (1820-1910); born on May 12. English nurse, reformer; She introduced improved nursing practices and made nursing a respectable profession.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950); born on Jul 26. English dramatist, critic; He is generally recognized as the best dramatist since Shakespeare; promoted social reform with "drama of ideas."
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180); born on Apr 20. Roman ruler, philosopher, author; He was Roman emperor, 161-180 and advocated stoicism in his "Meditations".
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev (1906-1982); born on Dec 19. Russian political leader; He was leader of the Soviet Union and head of the Soviet Communist Party, 1964-1982.
A selection of quotations from Cary Grant (1904-1986) illustrating five components of creativity. One of Hollywood's most enduring leading men, e.g., "North by Northwest." Born on Jan 18.
A selection of quotations from Thomas Paine (1737-1809) to illustrate five components of the creative process. US pamphleteer who advocated independence in "Common Sense," 1776." Born on Jan 29.
A selection of quotations from Stendhal (1783-1842) illustrating five components of creativity. French novelist best known for his psychological & political insight. Born on Jan 23.
A selection of quotations from Mozart (1756-1791) to illustrate five components of the creative process. Austrian composer and child prodigy who composed 600+ works. Born on Jan 27.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Maya Angelou (1928-____); born on Apr 4. US actress, author; She wrote autobiographical best-sellers including "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," 1970.
A collection of thought-provoking quotations from Isaac Newton illustrating five components of creativity. He was an English mathematician and philosopher. He was the first to describe the laws of motion & universal gravitation. He as born on January 4, although some sources say Dec. 25.
A selection of quotations from Paul Newman (1925-2008) illustrating five components of creativity. U.S. actor famous for "Cool Hand Luke," and salad dressing. Born on Jan 26, 1925.
A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from William Shakespeare (1564-1616); born on Apr 23. English dramatist, poet; He is considered the greatest writer in any language for his 154 sonnets and 37 plays, e.g., "Hamlet," 1600.
A collection of thought provoking quotations from Isaac Asimov illustrating five components of creativity. He was a prolific science & science-fiction writer who created the "robotic laws." He was born on January 2.
