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.
Rudolf Erich Raspe

Born: March 26, 1736
Died: November 16, 1794 (aged 58)
Bio: Rudolf Erich Raspe was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Carswell a "rogue".






