Birthdays occurring on December, 23

1804

Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve was born on December 23, 1804 French literary historian and critic, noted for applying historical frames of reference to contemporary writing. 1804-1869 Tell me who admires you and loves you, and I will tell you who you are. More quotations from Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve

1812

Samuel Smiles was born on December 23, 1812 Scottish author, 1812-1904 Enthusiasm...the sustaining power of all great action. More quotations from Samuel Smiles

1896

Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa was born on December 23, 1896 Italian writer, 1896-1957 If you want things to stay as they are, things will have to change More quotations from Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

Deaths occurring on December, 23

1959

Edward F. Halifax died on December 23, 1959 English statesman; He was viceroy to India, 1926-31 and ambassador to U.S., 1881-1959 Most men's anger about religion is as if two men should quarrel for a lady they neither of them care for. More quotations from Edward F. Halifax

1972

Abraham J. Heschel died on December 23, 1972 Jewish theologian and philosopher, 1907-1972 In a controversy, the instant we feel anger, we have already ceased striving for truth and have begun striving for ourselves More quotations from Abraham J. Heschel

1979

Peggy Guggenheim died on December 23, 1979 American art collector. 1898-1979 where I was still told to my face that modern art can only be loved...by Jews. More quotations from Peggy Guggenheim