Quote of the day
The actor is too prone to exaggerate his powers; he wants to play Hamlet when his appearance is more suitable to King Lear.
Lyman Beecher
Born: October 12, 1775
Died: January 10, 1863 (aged 87)
Known for:
- A plea for the West (1835)
- Sermons Delivered On Various Occasions (1828)
- Views in theology (1836)








