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).
Hans Hellmut Kirst

Born: December 5, 1914
Died: February 13, 1989 (aged 74)
Bio: Hans Hellmut Kirst was a distinguished German novelist and the author of 46 books, many of which were translated into English.
Known for:
- The Night of the Generals (1962)
- The Revolt of Gunner Asch (1954)
- Officer factory (1962)
- Hero in the tower (1972)