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.
Warren De la Rue
Born: January 15, 1815
Died: April 19, 1889 (aged 74)
Bio: Warren De la Rue was a British astronomer and chemist, most famous for his pioneering work in astronomical photography.