Quote of the day
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
Richard Blackmore
Born: January 22, 1654
Died: October 9, 1729 (aged 75)
Bio: Sir Richard Blackmore, English poet and physician, is remembered primarily as the object of satire and as an example of a dull poet. He was, however, a respected physician and religious writer.
Known for:
- Shadow of the Moon
- Under a Violet Moon
- Stranger in Us All
- Deep Purple in Rock