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).
William Bligh
Born: September 9, 1754
Died: December 7, 1817 (aged 63)
Bio: Vice Admiral of the Blue William Bligh was an officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator.
Known for:
- Account of the Mutiny on HMS Bounty
- The Bounty Mutiny
- A Voyage to the South Sea