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.
Max O'Rell
Born: March 2, 1848
Died: May 25, 1903 (aged 55)
Bio: Max O'Rell was the pen name of Léon Paul Blouet, French author and journalist.
Known for:
- John Bull and his island (1884)
- Jonathan and his continent (1887)
- A Frenchman in America (1891)
- Rambles in womanland (1903)
- Woman and artist (1900)