Quotes from authors that died on Feb 31st
The magnitude of the atomic weight determines the character of the element, just as the magnitude of the molecule determines the character of a compound body.
Dmitri Mendeleev
To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.
Bertrand Russell
No law of nature, however general, has been established all at once; its recognition has always been preceded by many presentiments.
Dmitri Mendeleev
I had a happy marriage and a nice wife. I accomplished everything you can. What more can you want?
Max Schmeling
The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation.
Bertrand Russell
Federico Fellini 
Anna Magnani 
Mahmoud Abbas 
Michael Jeter 
Ellen Tauscher 
Merce Cunningham 
Ken MacLeod 
Nelly Sachs