Quote of the day
One of the first signs of the beginnings of understanding is the wish to die. This life appears unbearable, another unattainable. One is no longer ashamed of wanting to die; one asks to be moved from the old cell, which one hates, to a new one, which one will only in time come to hate.
Andreas Vesalius
Born: December 31, 1514
Died: October 15, 1564 (aged 49)
Bio: Andreas Vesalius was an anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica. Vesalius is often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy.
Known for:
- De humani corporis fabrica libri septem (1543)
- Classic Anatomical Illustrations
- The epitome of Andreas Vesalius