Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
William Woodruff
Born: September 12, 1916
Died: September 23, 2008 (aged 92)
Bio: William Woodruff was a professor of world history, but perhaps most noted for his two autobiographical works: The Road to Nab End and its sequel Beyond Nab End; both became bestsellers in the United Kingdom.
Known for:
- The road to Nab End (1993)
- A concise history of the modern world (1991)
- Vessel of Sadness (1969)
- Beyond nab end (2003)
- Nab End and Beyond (2003)