Khalil Gibran

"Death most resembles a prophet who is without honor in his own land or a poet who is a stranger among his people."
~Khalil Gibran

Author Profession: Poet
Nationality: Lebanese-American
Born: January 6, 1883
Died: April 10, 1931

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Alexander Smith

"We bury love; Forgetfulness grows over it like grass: That is a thing to weep for, not the dead."
~Alexander Smith

Author Profession: Poet
Nationality: Scottish
Born: December 31, 1830
Died: January 5, 1867

Commentary:
This is a comforting quote for today's anniversary.  One that I cannot forget, one that can never be allowed to grow over and be forgotten.  Our hearts still burn with pain and wishing for a different outcome.  Hear our love and prayers, Lorie - my sister by marriage.

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Adlai E. Stevenson

"A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular."
~Adlai E. Stevenson

Author Profession: Politician
Nationality: American
Born: February 5, 1900
Died: July 14, 1965

Commentary:
A politician that seemed to speak his mind and believe in fighting for the rights of those he represented while holding on to the values of America and its foundation.  This statement is similar to one that states, doing the right thing is not always the easiest one.

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Douglas Adams

"He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife."
~Douglas Adams

Author Profession: Writer
Nationality: English
Born: March 11, 1952
Died: May 11, 2001

Commentary:

By Far one of my favorite authors who needs no introduction.  You will be missed.  SLATFATF!

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