Quote of the day
Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. This, as the sages of many lands have taught us, is a golden rule in individual and group, as well as international, relations.
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