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).
O. Henry
Born: September 11, 1862
Died: June 5, 1910 (aged 47)
Bio: William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and surprise endings.
Known for:
- The Last Leaf
- The Gift of the Magi
- The Ransom of Red Chief
- After Twenty Years
- A Retrieved Reformation
O. Henry Quotes