14 Real Life Heroes Who Have Changed The World

3. William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is one of the world's most famous playwrights and his work has shaped and influenced the English language. What made Shakespeare's work stand the test of time was how well he was able to capture the true colours of humanity; he understood people and he broadcasted this knowledge to the entire world through his art.

He was an exceptional anthropologist and his plays and sonnets are basically revealing the true nature of humans. Whether it's jealousy or love, he is able to capture how these emotions drive someone and how it can affect themselves and others. He also created sayings that we still use today, and that's pretty impressive.