Quote of the day
My own early experiences in war led me to suspect the value of discipline, even in that sphere where it is so often regarded as the first essential for success.
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Born: September 30, 1975 (age 49)
Bio: Ta-Nehisi Coates is an American writer, journalist, and educator. Coates is a national correspondent for The Atlantic, where he writes about cultural, social and political issues, particularly as they regard African-Americans.
Known for:
- Between the World and Me (2015)
- The Beautiful Struggle: A Memoir (2016)