Quote of the day
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them. With Major Major it had been all three. Based on quote from Shakespeare, Twelfth Night Act II, scene v: Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
John P. Marquand
Born: November 10, 1893
Died: July 16, 1960 (aged 66)
Bio: John Phillips Marquand was an American writer. Originally best known for his Mr. Moto spy stories, he achieved popular success and critical respect for his satirical novels, winning a Pulitzer Prize for The Late George Apley in 1938.
Known for:
- The Late George Apley (1937)
- Wickford Point (1939)
- Women and Thomas Harrow (1958)
- H. M. Pulham, esquire (1941)
- Your Turn, Mr. Moto (1935)







