Quote of the day
Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
Étienne de La Boétie
Born: November 1, 1530
Died: August 18, 1563 (aged 32)
Bio: Étienne or Estienne de La Boétie was a French judge, writer, and "a founder of modern political philosophy in France.