Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Henry Howarth Bashford
Born: January 13, 1880
Died: August 15, 1961 (aged 81)
Bio: Sir Henry Howarth Bashford was a distinguished English physician, becoming Honorary Physician to King George VI. He was also an author, most notably of satirical novels.
Known for:
- Augustus Carp, Esq. (1924)
- Pity the Poor Blind (1913)
- Fisherman's Progress (1946)