Quote of the day
Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be done to elect them.
Carl Hilty

Born: February 28, 1833
Died: October 12, 1909 (aged 76)
Bio: Carl Hilty was a Swiss philosopher, writer and lawyer. He famously said "Peace is only a hair's breadth away from war." Although a Christian he was no pacifist but expected the coming world war and was also a high officer in Swiss Army.
Known for:
- Happiness: Essays on the Meaning of Life (1903)
- Glück [Happiness] (1891)