Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, born in 1689 CE in Sindh (now in Pakistan), was a revered Sindhi Sufi poet, scholar, and saint. His poetic masterpiece, the “Shah Jo Risalo,” comprises verses in Sindhi language that delve into themes of love, mysticism, and devotion. Shah Latif’s poetry is renowned for its profound spiritual insights and ethical…
Alberto Giacometti, a Swiss artist born in 1901, made significant contributions to sculpture, painting, and printmaking. Initially associated with Surrealism, he later developed a distinct style focusing on the human figure, often depicted in elongated and slender forms that convey a sense of isolation and existential angst. Moving to Paris in the 1920s, Giacometti became…
A. Bartlett Giamatti (1938–1989) was an American professor of literature, university president, and Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he earned his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Yale University, where he became a highly respected scholar and professor specializing in Renaissance literature. Giamatti eventually became Yale’s president from 1978 to 1986, known…
George Walker Bush is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. Quotes of George W. Bush 1. “There’s an old saying in Tennessee –…
Ignaz Semmelweis (1818-1865) was a Hungarian physician known as the “savior of mothers” for his pioneering work in obstetrics and the prevention of childbed fever. While working in Vienna General Hospital in the mid-19th century, Semmelweis observed a stark contrast in mortality rates between two maternity wards: one staffed by doctors and medical students, the…
Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev was the first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964, and Chairman of the Council of Ministers from 1958 to 1964. Nikita Khrushchev Quotes 1. “We do not have to invade the United States, we will destroy you from within.” — Nikita Khrushchev 2. “Berlin is…
John Quincy Adams was an American statesman, politician, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the United States, from 1825 to 1829. He previously served as the eighth United States secretary of state from 1817 to 1825. John Quincy Adams Quotes 1. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn…
Michael Bishop (born 1936) is an American immunologist and virologist renowned for his pioneering research on the genetic basis of cancer. Born in Pennsylvania, Bishop earned his medical degree from Harvard University before pursuing a career in scientific research. Michael Bishop Quotes 1. “Science now finds itself in paradoxical strife with society: admired but mistrusted;…
Eddie Murphy is an iconic American comedian, actor, writer, and producer who rose to fame in the 1980s with his electrifying performances on “Saturday Night Live” and blockbuster films. Born in 1961, Murphy’s comedic talent and charisma quickly made him a household name. His early stand-up specials, like “Delirious” and “Raw,” solidified his status as…
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…
