Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Marlene van Niekerk
Born: November 10, 1954 (age 70)
Bio: Marlene van Niekerk is a South African author who is best known for her novel Triomf.
Known for:
- Agaat (2004)
- Triomf (1994)
- The Swan Whisperer: An Inaugural Lecture (2015)
- Memorandum: A Story with Paintings
- Agaat: Roman