Birthdays occurring on May, 5

1635

Philippe Quinault was born on May 5, 1635 French dramatist and librettist, 1635-1688 It is not wise to be wiser than is necessary More quotations from Philippe Quinault

1813

Soren Kierkegaard was born on May 5, 1813 Danish philosopher and theologian, generally recognized as the first existentialist philosopher. 1813-1855 Never cease loving a person, and never give up hope for him, for even the prodigal son who had fallen most low, could still be saved; the bitterest enemy and also he who was your friend could again be your friend; love that has grown cold can kindle More quotations from Soren Kierkegaard

1818

Karl Marx was born on May 5, 1818 German political philosopher and revolutionary, 1818-1883 Religion is the opium of the masses. More quotations from Karl Marx

Deaths occurring on May, 5

1821

Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 5, 1821 French general, politician and emperor (1804-14). 1769-1821 I must see her and press her to my heart. I love her to the point of madness, and I cannot continue to be separated from her. If she no longer loved me, I would have nothing left to do on earth. More quotations from Napoleon Bonaparte

1902

Bret Harte died on May 5, 1902 American writer who helped create the local-colour school in American fiction. 1836-1902 Never a lip is curved with pain That can't be kissed into smiles again More quotations from Bret Harte

1949

Maurice Maeterlinck died on May 5, 1949 Belgian Symbolist poet, playwright and essayist. 1862-1949 When we lose one we love, our bitterest tears are called forth by the memory of hours when we loved not enough. More quotations from Maurice Maeterlinck

1958

James Branch Cabell died on May 5, 1958 (1879-1958) Poetry is man's rebellion against being what he is. More quotations from James Branch Cabell

1977

Ludwig Erhard died on May 5, 1977 German economist, minister and chancellor (1963-66). 1897-1977 A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece More quotations from Ludwig Erhard