Quote of the day
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
Curt Sachs

Born: June 29, 1881
Died: February 5, 1959 (aged 77)
Bio: Curt Sachs was a German-born but American-domiciled musicologist. He was one of the founders of modern organology.
Known for:
- The history of musical instruments (1940)
- World history of the dance (1937)
- The wellsprings of music
- Computer Security: Art and Science






