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).
Martin Van Buren
Born: December 5, 1782
Died: July 24, 1862 (aged 79)
Bio: Martin Van Buren was an American politician who served as the eighth President of the United States.
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