Birthdays occurring on April, 21

1828

Hippolyte Taine was born on April 21, 1828 I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior. More quotations from Hippolyte Taine

1838

John Muir was born on April 21, 1838 In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. More quotations from John Muir

1909

Rollo May was born on April 21, 1909 Courage is not the absence of despair; it is, rather, the capacity to move ahead in spite of despair. More quotations from Rollo May

1911

Leonard Warren was born on April 21, 1911 American operatic baritone. 1911-1960 Tenors are noble, pure and heroic and get the soprano, if she has not tragically expired before the final curtain. But baritones are born villains in opera. Always the heavy and never the hero-that's me. More quotations from Leonard Warren

Deaths occurring on April, 21

1930

Robert Bridges died on April 21, 1930 English poet and physician, 1844-1930 When first we met we did not guess that Love would prove so hard a master. More quotations from Robert Bridges

1938

Muhammad Iqbal died on April 21, 1938 Indian poet and philosopher, known for his influential efforts to direct his fellow Muslims toward the establishment of a separate Muslim state. 1877-1938 Art is a sacred lie More quotations from Muhammad Iqbal

1946

John Maynard Keynes died on April 21, 1946 English economist, journalist, and financier, 1883-1946 The importance of money flows from it being a link between the present and the future. More quotations from John Maynard Keynes

1948

Aldo Leopold died on April 21, 1948 American ecologist, 1887-1948 We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect. More quotations from Aldo Leopold

1985

Rudi Gernreich died on April 21, 1985 It was just a whimsical idea that escalated when so many crazy ladies took it up. More quotations from Rudi Gernreich