Quote of the day
Everyone confesses in the abstract that exertion which brings out all the powers of body and mind is the best thing for us all; but practically most people do all they can to get rid of it, and as a general rule nobody does much more than circumstances drive them to do.
Almeida Garrett
Born: February 4, 1799
Died: December 9, 1854 (aged 55)
Bio: João Baptista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, Viscount of Almeida Garrett was a Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist and politician. He is considered to be the introducer of the Romantic movement in Portugal.
Known for:
- Viagens na Minha Terra (1846)
- Frei Luis De Sousa (1844)
- FOLHAS CAIDAS
- Um Auto de Gil Vicente (1838)
- Travels in My Homeland







