Quotes by Famous People
A collection of quotes by famous people, true words of wisdom are found in these inspirational quotes and sayings.Famous People who have motivated and inspired us. You will find that they are from all walks of life. Some you may recognize and others you may not be so familar with, however, all of them have shared their knowledge by way of their quotes and sayings.
Our quotes by famous people are people who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments in their lives. They are ordinary people who have achieved success in their life.
Some of these people are now considered famous people due to their achievements. Men and women who have professions such as speakers, authors, celebrities, musicians, mothers, caregivers!
They all have shared their words of wisdom, and their talents, to help make a positive difference in people's lives. In our opinion, they are all famous people for the difference they have made.
for April 2008
John Lennon Quotes
Enjoy these inspirational sayings and quotes by John Lennon.
John Lennon was born in 1940 in England. A musician most notably known as one of the Beatles. In December 1980 the world was shocked to learn that John Lennon was shot to death outside his apartment in New York
Use the words of wisdom to motivate and inspire, for speech writing, in cards, and, for sharing with others. We hope you enjoy our collection of quotes by famous people.
Each month we will feature inspirational quotes from a famous person.
Mary Kay Ash - Founder of Mary Kay cosmetics. She had a strong belief in people. A famous woman for her work
Richard Bach
- A famous American Author who has written many excellent inspirational books.
Francis Bacon - Francis Bacon was born in England. He was an Famous English Philosopher
Lucille Ball - I grew up watching Lucille Ball, a famous actress, on TV. Her comedy is legendary.
Josh Billings - His writings reflected his philosophies and reflect everyday life in a humurous way.
Les Brown - He believes that what you do today will determine what your tomorrows will bring.
Buddha - The teachings of Buddha have been passed down from century to century.
Andrew Carnegie - A successful business man who shared his wealth with others.
Dale Carnegie - Dale Carnegie was a pioneer in public speaking and personality development.
Jimmy Carter - A famous President, the 39th President of the United States, and a strong human rights advocate.
Winston Churchill - Famous Prime Minister, Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of Britain in May 1940.
Tony Clark
- BE inspired by these words of wisdom by the author, Tony Clark.
David DeNotaris - David is a nationally known speaker, a best selling author, world champion Athlete.
Charles Dickens - A famous author whose work lives on today!
Walt Disney - Walt Disney was a great American cartoonist, the creator of Mickey Mouse - a true celebrity whose work has inspired many.
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer is a motivational speaker and author.
Thomas Edison - Many accomplishments in his lifetime, including the invention of the lightbulb.
Albert Einstein - Born in Ulm, Württemberg, Germany. He was a theoretical physicist.
Dwight D. Eisenhower - Dwight D. Eisenhower was the thirty-fourth President of the United States.
George Eliot - A famous English novelist, Mary Anne Evans wrote under the name of George Eliot.
Ralph Waldo Emerson - He was one of the most influential literary figures of the 19th century.
Henry Ford - An American industrialist, pioneer of the assembly-line production method.
Benjamin Franklin
- Benjamin Franklin had a diversified career.
Kahlil Gibran - (1883 - 1931) a famous Lebanese artist, poet, and writer. His quotes have inspired many over the years.
Edgar A. Guest - A famous poet - Edgar A. Guest was a poet whose work lives on today.
Robert M. Hensel - Born with a birth defect but it has not stopped him from achieving success.
Napoleon Hill - Napoleon Hill was a famous American writer and philsopher.
Elbert Hubbard - Elbert Hubbard was an American author and publisher.
Helen Keller - An educator, author who overcame many challenges in life.
Charles F. Kettering - A determined man with a simple philosophy on life.
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Martin Luther King, Jr, a man with a strong personality and determination.
Ray Kroc - The famous founder of McDonalds.
Vince Lombardi
- A football coach who continues to inspire and motivate people worldwide.
Og Mandino - While I have read many inspirational authors, Og Mandino has touched me the most.
W. Somerset Maugham - A British novelist, playwright, and short-story writer.
John McLeod - Disabled since childhood, began writing to help him cope with his situation.
Jacquie McTaggart - Jacquie McTaggart retired after 42 years of teaching.
Mother Teresa - Truly an inspiration for us all!
Earl Nightingale - Earl Nightingale was a motivational writer and author.
Norman Vincent Peale - Norman Vincent Peale an US clergyman and author.
Anthony Robbins - Tony Robbins is a motivational speaker and a self help author.
Jim Rohn - For more than thirty years he has helped improve the lives of people.
Franklin D. Roosevelt - Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States.
John Ruskin - Born in England, educated at the University of Oxford
Seneca Quotes - Be inspired by the words of wisdom in these inspirational famous quotes by Seneca
George Bernard Shaw - A famous Irish dramatist, a playwright, a socialist spokesman, a literary critic.
M. K. Soni - His objective in life is: "to help others, cultivate interests in good literature."
W. Clement Stone - A famous American business man, he founded the Combined Insurance Co.
Brian Tracy - One of the leading authorities on development and personal effectiveness.
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Mark Twain - His true name was Samual Langhorne Clemens. Born in Florida, Mo, US.
Michelle C. Ustaszeski - A writer and photographer of inspirational and motivational art.
Henry van Dyke - An American poet, author, educator, and clergyman.
Denis Waitley - An American motivational speaker and author. He has helped inspired millions!
William Arthur Ward - William Arthur Ward was an American, author, editor, pastor and teacher.
Oprah Winfrey - A celebrity who is a truly amazing and motivational woman! Her story is one that motivates us.
Yanni - His music inspired my thinking in a positive way.
Zig Ziglar - Zig Ziglar is a successful American author and motivational speaker.