Quote of the day
With me poetry has been not a purpose, but a passion; and the passions should be held in reverence: they must not — they cannot at will be excited, with an eye to the paltry compensations, or the more paltry commendations, of mankind.
Wes Jackson
Born: January 1, 1936 (age 89)
Bio: Wes Jackson is the founder and current president of The Land Institute. He is also a member of the World Future Council.
Known for:
- Becoming native to this place (1992)
- New roots for agriculture (1980)
- Altars of unhewn stone (1987)