Quote of the day
It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.
Paolo Sarpi

Born: August 14, 1552
Died: January 15, 1623 (aged 70)
Bio: Paolo Sarpi was an Italian historian, prelate, scientist, canon lawyer, and statesman active on behalf of the Venetian Republic during the period of its successful defiance of the papal interdict and its war with Austria over the Uskok pirates.
Known for:
- The Rights of Sovereigns and Subjects
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