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.” —…
Thomas Edison (1847–1931) was an American inventor and entrepreneur known for his prolific innovations. He held over a thousand patents, including the electric light bulb and the phonograph. Edison’s most notable invention, the practical electric light bulb, revolutionized indoor lighting and paved the way for modern electrical systems. He also established the world’s first industrial…
Sydney Brenner (1927–2019) was a South African-born biologist and Nobel laureate known for his pioneering contributions to molecular biology and genetics. Born in Germiston, South Africa, Brenner earned his Ph.D. in molecular biology from the University of Oxford before embarking on a distinguished research career. Sydney Brenner Quotes 1. “Progress in science depends on new…
Elizabeth Blackwell was a pioneering figure in the field of medicine. Born in 1821 in Bristol, England, she became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, graduating from Geneva Medical College in 1849. Blackwell faced numerous obstacles and discrimination in her pursuit of a medical career, but her determination and…
Thomas Tuchel is a German football manager known for his tactical innovation and adaptability. He rose to prominence during his time at Mainz 05, where he implemented an intense pressing style of play. Tuchel then moved to Borussia Dortmund, where he continued to impress, leading the team to a DFB-Pokal win and a UEFA Champions…
José Mourinho, born January 26, 1963, in Setúbal, Portugal, is a highly renowned Portuguese football manager with a storied career. Known for his tactical acumen, charisma, and sometimes controversial antics, Mourinho has managed some of the biggest clubs in Europe. He gained prominence with FC Porto, leading them to UEFA Champions League victory in 2004….
Lucian Freud (1922–2011), born in Berlin and later residing in England, was a renowned British painter celebrated for his figurative style and penetrating portraits. Fleeing Nazi Germany with his family in 1933, Freud studied art in London, where he developed a distinctive technique marked by thick paint layers and intense scrutiny of the human form….
A. A. Allen (1911–1970) was a prominent American evangelist and faith healer known for his large healing revivals and tent meetings during the mid-20th century. After leaving the Assemblies of God over disagreements about healing practices, he founded Miracle Valley in Arizona in 1958, expanding his ministry through radio, television, and print. Though popular, Allen…
Abd al-Razzāq b. ʿAbd al-Qādir al-Jīlānī (c. Dhu al-Qi’dah 528 AH – 6 Shawwal 603 AH/9 September 1134 – 7 May 1207), also known as Abū Bakr al-Jīlī or ʿAbd al-Razzāq al-Jīlānī (often simplified as Abdul-Razzaq Gilani) for short, or reverentially as Shaykh ʿAbd al-Razzāq al-Jīlānī by Sunni Muslims, was a Persian Sunni Muslim Hanbali…
Luther Vandross, born on April 20, 1951, in New York City, was a legendary American singer, songwriter, and producer known for his velvety-smooth voice and emotive performances. Rising to prominence in the 1980s, Vandross became synonymous with romantic ballads and R&B classics. Hits like “Here and Now,” “Never Too Much,” and “Dance with My Father”…
