Quotes from authors born in 1815
No matter how correct a mathematical theorem may appear to be, one ought never to be satisfied that there was not something imperfect about it until it also gives the impression of being beautiful.
George Boole
The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
As we descend deeper and deeper in this region its inhabitants become more and more modified, and fewer and fewer, indicating our approach towards an abyss where life is either extinguished , or exhibits but a few sparks to mark its lingering presence.
Edward Forbes
The main thing is to make history, not to write it.
Otto von Bismarck
To enjoy enduring success we should travel a little in advance of the world.
John McDonald
Jackie Cooper 
Jimmy Smits 
Arlo Guthrie 
Geoff Downes 
James Hutton 
Edwin M. Stanton 
Sparky Anderson 
Gwendolyn Brooks