It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves.
Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.
John Kendrick Bangs, Author (1862) |
John Barth, Novelist (1930) |
Danny Bautista, Athlete (1972) |
Adam Carolla, Entertainer (1964) |
Allan Carr, Director (1937) |
Pat Cash, Athlete (1965) |
Louis-Ferdinand Celine, Writer (1894) |
Peter DeFazio, Politician (1947) |
Harlan Ellison, Writer (1934) |
Joseph Fiennes, Actor (1970) |
John Calvin, Theologian (1564) |
Victor Kiam, Businessman (2001) |