Quotes from authors born in 1739
First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of great strength and high flight; he chiefly preys on fawns and other young quadrupeds.
William Bartram
Having contemplated this admirable grove, I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river, and though it was now late in December, the aromatic groves appeared in full bloom.
William Bartram
IF we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the animal creation, we shall find manifest examples of premeditation, perseverance, resolution, and consumate artifice, in order to effect their purpose.
William Bartram
It may be that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,' but I should be loath to see a rose on a maiden's breast substituted by a flower, however beautiful and fragrant it might be, that is went by the name of the skunk lily.
Alexander Henry
On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag!
Alexander Henry
Freddy Fender 
Theodore Dreiser 
Martin Amis 
Albert Schweitzer 
Mick Fleetwood 
Cass Elliot 
Mohammed Reza Pahlavi 
Bobby Darin