Quote of the day
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
Henry Hurd Rusby

Born: April 26, 1855
Died: November 18, 1940 (aged 85)
Bio: Henry Hurd Rusby was an American botanist, pharmacist and explorer. He discovered several new species of plants and played a significant role in founding the New York Botanical Garden and developing research and exploration programs at the institution.