Quote of the day
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air. These qualities have ever been displayed in their mightiest perfection, as attendants in the retinue of strong passions.
Robinson Duckworth
Born: December 4, 1834
Died: September 20, 1911 (aged 76)
Bio: The Reverend Robinson Duckworth was present on the original boating expedition of 4 July 1862 during which Alice's Adventures were first told by Lewis Carroll. He is represented by the Duck in the book, a play on his last name.







