Quotes from authors passed in 1687
That some are poorer than others, ever was and ever will be: And that many are naturally querulous and envious, is an Evil as old as the World.
William Petty
The trade of banks is the buying and selling of interest and exchange.
William Petty
I hope no man takes what I said about the living and dieing of men for mathematical demonstration.
William Petty
Vexed sailors cursed the rain, for which poor shepherds prayed in vain.
Edmund Waller
Give us enough but with a sparing hand.
Edmund Waller
Hans Bethe 
H. G. Wells 
Harvey Fierstein 
Brad Carson 
Ozzie Smith 
Kristin Hersh 
Elisha Cuthbert 
Colin Farrell