Quote of the day
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
Matthew Prior
Born: July 21, 1664
Died: September 18, 1721 (aged 57)
Bio: Matthew Prior was an English poet and diplomat. He is also known as a contributor to The Examiner.
Known for:
- Poems on several occasions (1707)
- The poetical works of Matthew Prior