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 Martyn
Born: February 18, 1781
Died: October 16, 1812 (aged 31)
Bio: Henry Martyn was an Anglican priest and missionary to the peoples of India and Persia. Born in Truro, Cornwall, he was educated at Truro Grammar School and St John's College, Cambridge. A chance encounter with Charles Simeon led him to become a missionary.
Known for:
- Journal and Letters of the Rev. Henry Martyn
- Journal and Letters of Henry Martyn
- JOURNAL & LETTERS OF THE REV H