Quote of the day
But man is a Noble Animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave, solemnizing Nativities and Deaths with equal lustre, nor omitting Ceremonies of Bravery, in the infamy of his nature. Life is a pure flame, and we live by an invisible Sun within us.
Francesco Balilla Pratella

Born: February 1, 1880
Died: May 17, 1955 (aged 75)
Bio: Francesco Balilla Pratella was an Italian composer, musicologist and essayist.