Thomas Paine quotes (English born American Writer and political pamphleteer, whose 'Common Sense' and 'Crisis' papers were important influences on the American Revolution. 1737-1809)
François de la Rochefoucauld quotes (French classical author, leading exponent of the Maxime, 1613-1680)
Samuel Johnson quotes (English Poet, Critic and Writer. 1709-1784)
Abraham Lincoln quotes (American 16th US President (1861-65), who brought about the emancipation of the slaves. 1809-1865)
William Hazlitt quotes (British Writer, best known for his humanistic essays. 1778-1830)
Ambrose Bierce quotes (American Writer, Journalist and Editor, 1842-1914)Book: Devil's Dictionary quotes
William Somerset Maugham quotes (English short-story Writer, Novelist and Playwright, 1874-1965)