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“And I know I'm supposed to feel guilty for wanting people to buy my books... and books in general? Novels and poetry, they belong to the realm of art. How dirty of us to try to hawk art! But, after a decade of hand-wringing and apologies, I can't quite muster the guilt anymore.”
“During the long process of history, by relying on our own diligence, courage and wisdom, Chinese people have opened up a good and beautiful home where all ethnic groups live in harmony and fostered an excellent culture that never fades.”
| Willie Aames, Actor (1960) |
| Nicola Abbagnano, Philosopher (1901) |
| Kim Alexis, Model (1960) |
| Jacques Derrida, Philosopher (1930) |
| Dorothy Fields, Musician (1905) |
| Scott Foley, Actor (1972) |
| Alex Karras, Athlete (1935) |
| Ayatollah Khamenei, Statesman (1939) |
| Franklin Knight Lane, Politician (1864) |
| Irving Babbitt, Critic (1933) |
| Rosalia De Castro, (1885) |
| Paul Gallico, Writer (1976) |
| Gottfried Keller, Writer (1890) |