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).
James Edmeston

Born: September 10, 1791
Died: January 7, 1867 (aged 75)
Bio: James Edmeston was an English architect and surveyor; he was also known as a prolific writer of church hymns.