Quote of the day
Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. This, as the sages of many lands have taught us, is a golden rule in individual and group, as well as international, relations.
Marie Boas Hall

Born: October 18, 1919
Died: February 23, 2009 (aged 89)
Bio: Marie Boas Hall was a historian of science, known for her teaching and writing. She worked in partnership with her husband Alfred Rupert Hall.
Known for:
- The scientific renaissance, 1450-1630 (1962)
- Correspondence of Henry Oldenburg 1641-1662 (2002)