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.
Munro Leaf
Born: December 4, 1905
Died: December 21, 1976 (aged 71)
Bio: Wilbur Monroe Leaf , was an American author of children's literature who wrote and illustrated nearly 40 books during his 40-year career. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand, a children's classic which he wrote on a yellow legal-length pad in less than an hour.
Known for:
- The Story of Ferdinand (1936)
- Manners can be fun (1936)
- Wee Gillis (1938)
- How to Behave and Why (1946)
- How to Speak Politely & Why (1934)