1774

Robert Southey was born on August 12, 1774 (English poet and writer of prose. 1774-1843) "The loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be repaired." Add to Chapter...

1865

George Norman Douglas was born on August 12, 1865 (Finnish composer, 1865-1957) "No great man is ever born too soon or too late." Add to Chapter...

1931

William Goldman was born on August 12, 1931 "Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all." Add to Chapter...