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.
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.