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38 Controversial Quotes From History’s Most Revered Figures

From John Lennon to Ben Franklin to Mahatma Gandhi, these appallingly controversial quotes will leave you utterly speechless.

By John Kuroski • Nov 12, 2016

38 Controversial Quotes From History’s Most Revered Figures

From John Lennon to Ben Franklin to Mahatma Gandhi, these appallingly controversial quotes will leave you utterly speechless.

By John Kuroski • November 12, 2016

21 Theodore Roosevelt Quotes That’ll Teach You How To Truly Live Your Life

Theodore Roosevelt quotes on everything from America's true purpose to racial equality to the characteristics that make a good person.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Oct 21, 2016

21 Theodore Roosevelt Quotes That’ll Teach You How To Truly Live Your Life

Theodore Roosevelt quotes on everything from America's true purpose to racial equality to the characteristics that make a good person.

By Elisabeth Sherman • October 21, 2016

21 Inspiring Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes

These stirring Eleanor Roosevelt quotes address everything from democracy to achieving peace to making the most of your time on Earth.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Sep 29, 2016

21 Inspiring Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes

These stirring Eleanor Roosevelt quotes address everything from democracy to achieving peace to making the most of your time on Earth.

By Elisabeth Sherman • September 29, 2016

19 Gandhi Facts And Quotes That Reveal His Hidden Dark Side

From his bizarre sex beliefs to his "Dear friend..." letters to Hitler, these 19 Gandhi facts and quotes uncover a dark side you'd never imagine.

By John Kuroski • Sep 14, 2016

19 Gandhi Facts And Quotes That Reveal His Hidden Dark Side

From his bizarre sex beliefs to his "Dear friend..." letters to Hitler, these 19 Gandhi facts and quotes uncover a dark side you'd never imagine.

By John Kuroski • September 14, 2016

21 Of The Most Memorable Bill Clinton Quotes

While some may remember Bill Clinton best for his controversies or his mixed legacy as a progressive, one cannot cast doubt on the fact that Clinton was — and is — a remarkable public speaker. Here are 21 Bill Clinton quotes that’ll make you nod, smile, think, and laugh:

By Elisabeth Sherman • Aug 19, 2016

21 Of The Most Memorable Bill Clinton Quotes

While some may remember Bill Clinton best for his controversies or his mixed legacy as a progressive, one cannot cast doubt on the fact that Clinton was — and is — a remarkable public speaker. Here are 21 Bill Clinton quotes that’ll make you nod, smile, think, and laugh:

By Elisabeth Sherman • August 19, 2016

The Most Intense Remarks Fidel Castro Ever Made

A successful revolution hinges on not just how you wage war, but how you wield words. Fidel Castro — whose rhetoric helped turn the island of Cuba against its democratically-elected government — is a living testament to that. Castro, who held control over Cuba for half a century, is not...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 31, 2016

The Most Intense Remarks Fidel Castro Ever Made

A successful revolution hinges on not just how you wage war, but how you wield words. Fidel Castro — whose rhetoric helped turn the island of Cuba against its democratically-elected government — is a living testament to that. Castro, who held control over Cuba for half a century, is not...

By Savannah Cox • July 31, 2016

21 Bill Gates Quotes As Inspiring As They Are Funny

These fascinating Bill Gates quotes illuminate the spark of innovation, the foundations of success, and the promise of the future.

By Savannah Cox • Jul 20, 2016

21 Bill Gates Quotes As Inspiring As They Are Funny

These fascinating Bill Gates quotes illuminate the spark of innovation, the foundations of success, and the promise of the future.

By Savannah Cox • July 20, 2016

24 Timeless Henry David Thoreau Quotes That’ll Change Your Worldview

While born centuries ago, Henry David Thoreau’s views are far from antiquated. The philosopher-poet believed that all people are inherently good, and that organized religion and politics offered themselves as major sources of corruption. His master work, Walden, solidified his place among the great poets of history, and served as...

By Erin Kelly • Jul 11, 2016

24 Timeless Henry David Thoreau Quotes That’ll Change Your Worldview

While born centuries ago, Henry David Thoreau’s views are far from antiquated. The philosopher-poet believed that all people are inherently good, and that organized religion and politics offered themselves as major sources of corruption. His master work, Walden, solidified his place among the great poets of history, and served as...

By Erin Kelly • July 11, 2016

21 Empowering Hillary Clinton Quotes

Discover the most rousing Hillary Clinton quotes on women's rights, her journey through politics, and how she wants to change America for the better.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 5, 2016

21 Empowering Hillary Clinton Quotes

Discover the most rousing Hillary Clinton quotes on women's rights, her journey through politics, and how she wants to change America for the better.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 5, 2016

15 Leaves Of Grass Quotes That Will Inspire The Next Walt Whitman

The poems in Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass constitute a connected series representing the poet’s philosophy of life and humanity. Whitman wrote, revised and added to the book throughout his life, publishing the final edition only months before his death in 1892. Leaves of Grass was highly controversial during its...

By John Kuroski • Jul 3, 2016

15 Leaves Of Grass Quotes That Will Inspire The Next Walt Whitman

The poems in Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass constitute a connected series representing the poet’s philosophy of life and humanity. Whitman wrote, revised and added to the book throughout his life, publishing the final edition only months before his death in 1892. Leaves of Grass was highly controversial during its...

By John Kuroski • July 3, 2016

15 Gandhi Quotes To Help You Embrace A Life Of Peace

Mahatma Gandhi, the deeply spiritual leader of India’s independence movement, adopted nonviolent civil disobedience as a means to fight British oppression. During his life as an activist, Gandhi preached a doctrine of love that inspired his followers to challenge injustice with peaceful protests. Though he was assassinated in 1948, Gandhi’s...

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jun 28, 2016

15 Gandhi Quotes To Help You Embrace A Life Of Peace

Mahatma Gandhi, the deeply spiritual leader of India’s independence movement, adopted nonviolent civil disobedience as a means to fight British oppression. During his life as an activist, Gandhi preached a doctrine of love that inspired his followers to challenge injustice with peaceful protests. Though he was assassinated in 1948, Gandhi’s...

By Elisabeth Sherman • June 28, 2016

21 Oscar Wilde Quotes To Add Some Wit To Your Day

Perhaps the quintessential wit of the 19th century, not a single aspect of daily life was immune from Oscar Wilde’s scrutinizing eye. In his relatively short life, the author took aim at all elements of the human condition, using humor and his rapier wit to puncture ego and bring us...

By Savannah Cox • Jun 23, 2016

21 Oscar Wilde Quotes To Add Some Wit To Your Day

Perhaps the quintessential wit of the 19th century, not a single aspect of daily life was immune from Oscar Wilde’s scrutinizing eye. In his relatively short life, the author took aim at all elements of the human condition, using humor and his rapier wit to puncture ego and bring us...

By Savannah Cox • June 23, 2016