Quote of the day
Good authors, too, who once knew better words
Now only use four-letter words
Writing prose —
Anything goes.
William Prout
Born: January 15, 1785
Died: April 9, 1850 (aged 65)
Bio: William Prout was an English chemist, physician, and natural theologian. He is remembered today mainly for what is called Prout's hypothesis.