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).
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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