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).
Henry Peacham

Born: 1578
Died: 1644 (aged 66)
Bio: Henry Peacham was an English poet and writer, known today primarily for his book, The Compleat Gentleman, first printed in 1622.