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).
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