This Week's Birthdays

Elizabeth Bishop -- February 8, 1911
American poet and winner of the Pulitzer, National Book Award, and many others.
In Bishop's words, "The art of losing isn't hard to master; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster."

Bertolt Brecht -- February 10, 1898
German poet, playwright, and theatrical innovator of the 20th century.
In Brecht's words, "From the cradle to the coffin, underwear comes first."

Charles Darwin -- February 12, 1809
British naturalist and author of the famous work "On the Origin of the Species."
In Darwin's words, "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life."