Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Marriner Stoddard Eccles

Born: September 9, 1890
Died: December 18, 1977 (aged 87)
Bio: Marriner Stoddard Eccles was a U.S. banker, economist, and member and chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.