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 Whitehead

Born: February 12, 1715
Died: April 14, 1785 (aged 70)
Bio: William Whitehead was an English poet and playwright. He became Poet Laureate in 1757 after Thomas Gray declined the position.