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 Cartier
Born: December 31, 1491
Died: September 1, 1557 (aged 65)
Bio: Jacques Cartier was a French explorer of Breton origin who claimed what is now Canada for France.