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).
Thomas Turner

Born: June 9, 1729
Died: February 6, 1793 (aged 63)
Bio: Thomas Turner was a shopkeeper in East Hoathly, Sussex, England. He is now most widely known for his diary.