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.
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
Born: September 27, 1627
Died: April 12, 1704 (aged 76)
Bio: Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet was a French bishop and theologian, renowned for his sermons and other addresses. He has been considered by many to be one of the most brilliant orators of all time and a masterly French stylist.
Known for:
- Meditations for Lent
- Meditations for Advent
- Meditations on Mary
- The Treasury of Catholic Meditations