A. Theodore Tuttle (1919-1986) was a significant leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Born in Manti, Utah, he served as a missionary and later in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. In 1958, he was called as a General Authority and served in roles such as a…
Abd Allah ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘As (c. 610-683 CE) was a distinguished companion of Prophet Muhammad and a key figure in early Islamic history. Born in Mecca, he was the son of ‘Amr ibn al-‘As, a prominent Qurayshite who converted to Islam early. Abd Allah ibn ‘Amr is renowned for his deep involvement in the…
Byron Katie, born December 6, 1942, in Breckenridge, Texas, is a prominent speaker and author known for “The Work,” a self-inquiry method designed to challenge and change negative thoughts. After overcoming severe personal struggles, she developed “The Work” in 1986, which involves asking four key questions to reduce stress. Her method has helped thousands worldwide….
Azim Jamal is a renowned motivational speaker, author, and executive coach with a background in accounting (FCCA, UK). After a successful career in accounting, he transitioned to personal development, becoming a globally influential speaker and coach. Jamal has authored best-selling books such as “The Corporate Sufi,” “The Power of Giving,” and “What You Seek is…
Azim Khamisa is a peace activist, author, and founder of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), established after his 20-year-old son, Tariq, was killed by a 14-year-old gang member, Tony Hicks, in 1995. Rather than seeking revenge, Khamisa forgave Hicks and, alongside Hicks’ grandfather, Ples Felix, formed TKF to combat youth violence through education, mentorship, and…
Sophocles was an ancient Greek tragedian, known as one of three from whom at least one play has survived in full. His first plays were written later than, or contemporary with, those of Aeschylus; and earlier than, or contemporary with, those of Euripides. Sophocles Quotes 1. “Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.” —…
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. Molière Quotes 1. “Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.” — Molière…
Alexei Maximovich Peshkov (28 March 1868 – 18 June 1936), popularly known as Maxim Gorky, was a Russian and Soviet writer and socialist political thinker and proponent. He was nominated five times for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Before his success as an author, he travelled widely across the Russian Empire changing jobs frequently, experiences…
Eric Arthur Blair was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterized by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism. George Orwell Quotes 1. “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public…
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, author, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism and Gothic fiction in the United States, and of American literature. Edgar Allan Poe…
