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Contemporary: Living memory — thinkers who shaped the world we inhabit today.

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Contemporary

Thinkers of the Contemporary

Barack Obama

Barack Obama

1961 – present

Politics
871

quotes

Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African American president. Obama previously served as a U.S.

When I was a kid, I inhaled. Frequently. That was the point.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

1945 – present

Politics
971

quotes

Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

Citizenship is not a gift we can afford to keep giving away.

Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

1987 – present

Politics
12

quotes

Thomas Jonathan Ossoff is an American politician who has served as the senior United States senator from Georgia since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the youngest incumbent U.S. senator.

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

2000 – present

Music
308

quotes

Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 69-year career. With an estimated 125 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling musicians.

You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows

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Greg Abbott

1963 – present

Literature
3

quotes

Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis

1978 – present

Politics
4

quotes

Ronald Dion DeSantis is an American politician, attorney, and former naval officer serving since 2019 as the 46th governor of Florida. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2013 to 2018 as the U.S. representative from Florida's 6th congressional district.

Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos

1964 – present

Business
7

quotes

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

1985 – present

Sports
4

quotes

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, nicknamed CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballon d'Ors, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was also named the world's best player five times by FIFA.