Quotes from authors that died on Jul 23rd
The noblest exercise of the mind within doors, and most befitting a person of quality, is study.
William Ramsay
It is not cowardly, quite the contrary, to seek to meet the adversary and know his intentions. However, it is cowardly, shameful and treasonable to lay down arms.
King Hassan II
I beg the Most High to allow me the favour of the double reward, but if God only finds me worthy of one reward, I will accept it in all humility.
King Hassan II
If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
Ulysses S. Grant
Failure and its accompanying misery is for the artist his most vital source of creative energy.
Montgomery Clift
Trace Adkins 
Hjalmar Branting 
R. Foster Winans 
Marvin Harris 
Paul Simon 
Oscar Peterson 
Stephen Malkmus 
Herman Wouk