Quotes from authors passed in 1695
Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.
Jean de La Fontaine
The world is my country, science is my religion.
Christiaan Huygens
Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.
Jean de La Fontaine
Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
Jean de La Fontaine
The fastidious are unfortunate; nothing satisfies them.
Jean de La Fontaine
Barry White 
James H. Breasted 
Eubie Blake 
John Regan 
George Combe 
Satyajit Ray 
Jessie Matthews 
Gene Tunney