Quote of the day
If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.
Randall Collins

Born: July 29, 1941 (age 83)
Bio: Randall Collins is an American sociologist who has been influential in both his teaching and writing. He has taught in many notable universities around the world and his academic works have been translated into various languages.
Known for:
- Interaction Ritual Chains (2004)
- Violence: A Micro-sociological Theory (2008)
- Four Sociological Traditions (1994)