Dreams: Wisdom From Great Men Trivia Quiz

Answer: Robert James Waller

Robert James Waller (born August 1, 1939) is an American best-selling author. Several of his works have been on "The New York Times" best seller list, including his 1992 novel, "The Bridges of Madison Country."

Answer: Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862) is widely known as the transcendentalist author of the essay "Civil Disobedience." In his essay, Thoreau argues that mankind should not be overrun by governmental tyranny, but rather should assert their rights through civil disobedience.

Answer: James Matthew Barrie

Sir James Matthew Barrie, also known as J.M. Barrie (May 9, 1860 - June 19, 1937) was the Scottish author of the world-famous novel, "Peter Pan." In honor of Barrie, a Peter Pan statue was erected in Kensington Gardens, London, on May 1, 1912. Barrie uttered these words in response.

Answer: Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 - May 22, 1967) was an American poet known best for his work during the Harlem Renaissance. The Langston Hughes Medal, an award given to recognize an influential African-American writer, was named in honor of him.

Answer: Kahlil Gibran

Kahlil Gibran (January 6, 1883 - April 10, 1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, artist, and writer. He is most known for his 1923 novel, "The Prophet." He is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind William Shakespeare and Lao Tzu.

Answer: C.S. Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (November 29, 1898 - November 22, 1963) was an Irish-American writer and Christian apologist, most known for his "Chronicles of Narnia" children's books. Lewis was diagnosed with inflammation of his kidneys in June 1961 and died two years later, one week before his sixty-fifth birthday - and on the day that President Kennedy was assassinated.

Answer: Edgar Cayce

Edgar Cayce (March 18, 1877 - January 3, 1945) was an American psychic who claimed to have the ability to answer surreal questions, heal people, and locate people and objects. He received much criticism for his work, especially from the mainstream churches.

Answer: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (August 28, 1749 - March 22, 1832) is known primarily as the supreme genius of German literature, but also wrote about many other areas of knowledge. His play "Faust" is considered the greatest long poem in the German language.

Answer: T.E. Lawrence

Thomas Edward Lawrence (August 16, 1888 - May 19, 1935) was a colonel in the British Army, renowned for his role in the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918. His actions during the revolt gained him the title Lawrence of Arabia. Many years later, his heroism became the backdrop for the major motion picture, "Lawrence of Arabia."

Answer: Walter Elias Disney

Walt Disney (December 5, 1901 - December 15, 1966) is the world's most famous film producer. In his lifetime he received four honorary Academy Awards, won twenty-two Academy Awards from fifty-nine nominations, and set the record for most Academy Award nominations in a single year with four.

As of 2011, he has more awards and nominations that any other individual in history. Additionally, Disney won seven Emmy Awards. He was and continues to be one of the most influential people in American film, simply because he had a dream.