John Legend from the liner notes of So Real: Songs from Jeff Buckley
Tulsi Gabbard (1981) U.S. Representative from Hawaii's 2nd congressional district
Speaking of Chris Butler, creator of the Science of Identity Foundation https://www.chrisbutlerspeaks.com/about-chris-butler, as quoted in "What Does Tulsi Gabbard Believe?" by Kelefa Sanneh, in The New Yorker (6 November 2017) https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/11/06/what-does-tulsi-gabbard-believe <br class="br">2017
Richard Matheson (1926–2013) American fiction writer
"Ed Gorman Calling: We Talk to Richard Matheson" http://www.mysteryfile.com/Matheson/Interview.html (2004)
Ambrose Bierce book The Devil's Dictionary
Source: The Devil's Dictionary (1911)
Context: Christian, n. One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor. One who follows the teachings of Christ so long as they are not inconsistent with a life of sin.
Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) German philosopher
Part III : Selection on Education from Kant's other Writings, Ch. I Pedagogical Fragments, # 15
The Educational Theory of Immanuel Kant (1904)
Context: The more one presupposes that his own power will suffice him to realize what he desires the more practical is that desire. When I treat a man contemptuously, I can inspire him with no practical desire to appreciate my grounds of truth. When I treat any one as worthless, I can inspire him with no desire to do right.
“The key word for me on him is "inspiration." He is a leader by inspiration. He sets an example.”
Christopher Reeve (1952–2004) actor, director, producer, screenwriter
On the role of "Superman" in an interview with Gene Siskel (1978), quoted in the "Biography" at Chris Reeve Homepage http://www.chrisreevehomepage.com/biography.html <br class="br">Context: The key word for me on him is "inspiration." He is a leader by inspiration. He sets an example. It's quite important that people realize that I don't see him as a glad-handing show-off, a one-man vigilante force who rights every wrong. Basically, he's a pacifist, a man who comes along and says, 'What can I do to help?' He stands on the sidelines until there is real trouble. He does not want to get involved unless it's absolutely necessary because he thinks people should learn to make their own decisions.
“No one can imitate Dunsany, and probably everyone who's ever read him has tried.”
Lord Dunsany (1878–1957) Irish writer and dramatist
C. L. Moore, letter to H. P. Lovecraft dated January 30, 1936
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G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936) English mystery novelist and Christian apologist
Source: The Victorian Age in Literature (1913), On Algernon Charles Swinburne Ch. III: The Great Victorian Poets (p. 95)
David Draiman (1973) American singer and songwriter
David Draiman talks disturbing thoughts http://www.concertlivewire.com/interviews/disturbed.htm, concertlivewire.com, 19 February 2005)
Thiago Silva (1984) Brazilian footballer
Lucas Mendes, 2014 http://www.goal.com/fr/news/1729/france/2014/02/20/4634680/om-lucas-mendes-sinspire-de-thiago-silva <br class="br">From former and current footballers
