Quote of the day
The modern mind is in complete disarray. Knowledge has stretched itself to the point where neither the world nor our intelligence can find any foot-hold. It is a fact that we are suffering from nihilism.
David Gill
Born: June 12, 1843
Died: January 24, 1914 (aged 70)
Bio: Sir David Gill KCB FRS FRSE was a Scottish astronomer who is known for measuring astronomical distances, for astrophotography, and for geodesy. He spent much of his career in South Africa.