Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Samuel Francis Smith
Born: October 21, 1808
Died: November 16, 1895 (aged 87)
Bio: Samuel Francis Smith was an American Baptist minister, journalist, and author. He is best known for having written the lyrics to "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", which he entitled "America".
Known for:
- My Country, 'tis of Thee