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 Booth
Born: April 10, 1829
Died: August 20, 1912 (aged 83)
Bio: William Booth was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Army and became its first General.
Known for:
- In Darkest England and the Way Out (1890)
- Purity of Heart
- Training of Children (1884)