Quote of the day
The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of philosophy, is not a matter of great practical importance to animals, or to savages, or even to most civilized men.
Robert Charles Winthrop
Born: May 12, 1809
Died: November 16, 1894 (aged 85)
Bio: Robert Charles Winthrop was an American lawyer and philanthropist and one time Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He was a descendant of John Winthrop.
Known for:
- Life And Letters Of John Winthrop (1863)
- Addresses And Speeches On Various Occasions (1852)