Quote of the day
War is not its own end, except in some catastrophic slide into absolute damnation. It's peace that's wanted. Some better peace than the one you started with.
John Aubrey
Born: March 12, 1626
Died: June 7, 1697 (aged 71)
Bio: John Aubrey was an English antiquary, natural philosopher and writer. He is perhaps best known as the author of the Brief Lives, his collection of short biographical pieces.
Known for:
- Brief Lives
- The Natural History of Wiltshire
- Miscellanies upon Various Subjects
- Aubrey's History of Banstead
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