Quotes from authors born in 1883
I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires.
Kahlil Gibran
My peers, lately, have found companionship through means of intoxication - it makes them sociable. I, however, cannot force myself to use drugs to cheat on my loneliness - it is all that I have - and when the drugs and alcohol dissipate, will be all that my peers have as well.
Franz Kafka
Humor is the instinct for taking pain playfully.
Max Eastman
Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.
Kahlil Gibran
In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
Kahlil Gibran
Teddy Wilson 
Kenzo Tange 
Stefanie Powers 
Bill Kreutzmann 
Jared Leto 
Chow Yun-Fat 
Milton Bradley 
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