Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Francis Maitland Balfour
Born: November 10, 1851
Died: July 19, 1882 (aged 30)
Bio: Francis Maitland Balfour, known as F. M. Balfour, was a British biologist. He lost his life while attempting the ascent of Mont Blanc. He was regarded by his colleagues as one of the greatest biologists of his day and Charles Darwin's successor.
Known for:
- The works of Francis Maitland Balfour
- A Treatise on Comparative Embryology (1880)