Quotes from authors born in 1627
Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.
John Ray
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
John Ray
Only great souls know the grandeur there is in charity.
Jacques Bossuet
The gospel comprises indeed, and unfolds, the whole mystery of man's redemption, as far forth as it is necessary to be known for our salvation.
Robert Boyle
Never meet trouble half-way.
John Ray
Joseph Butler 
Julie Brown 
Venerable Bede 
Cate Blanchett 
Jayne Meadows 
Wendy Hiller 
Derek Jeter 
Alan Thicke