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.
Phillis Wheatley

Born: May 8, 1753
Died: December 5, 1784 (aged 31)
Bio: Phillis Wheatley was the first published African-American female poet. Born in West Africa, she was sold into slavery at the age of seven and transported to North America.
Known for:
- Poems of Phillis Wheatley
- Complete writings
- The collected works of Phillis Wheatley