Quote of the day
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
Timothy Garton Ash
Born: July 12, 1955 (age 69)
Bio: Timothy Garton Ash is a British historian, author and commentator. He is Professor of European Studies at Oxford University. Much of his work has been concerned with the late modern and contemporary history of Central and Eastern Europe.
Known for:
- The File: A Personal History (1997)
- The Polish revolution (1983)