Quote of the day
Good authors, too, who once knew better words
Now only use four-letter words
Writing prose —
Anything goes.
John Caird
Born: December 15, 1820
Died: July 30, 1898 (aged 77)
Bio: John Caird was a theologian. He entered the Church of Scotland, of which he became one of the most eloquent preachers. He served as the Principal of Glasgow University from 1873 until 1898.
Known for:
- The fundamental ideas of Christianity
- Religion in common life (1855)