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).
Mattie Stepanek

Born: July 17, 1990
Died: June 22, 2004 (aged 13)
Bio: Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek, known as Mattie J.T. Stepanek, was an American poet who published seven best-selling books of poetry. Before his death he had become known as a peace advocate and motivational speaker.
Known for:
- Journey through heartsongs (2001)
- Hope through heartsongs (2002)
- Loving through heartsongs (2003)
- Celebrate through heartsongs (2002)
- Just Peace: A Message of Hope