Birthdays occurring on November, 1

1500

Benvenuto Cellini was born on November 1, 1500 Italian writer, engraver, goldsmith and sculptor. 1500-1571 One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it More quotations from Benvenuto Cellini

1860

Boies Penrose was born on November 1, 1860 American senator, 1860-1921 Public office is the last refuge of a scoundrel. More quotations from Boies Penrose

1871

Stephen Crane was born on November 1, 1871 American short-story writer, novelist and poet. 1871-1900 A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me a sense of obligation More quotations from Stephen Crane

1880

Sholem Asch was born on November 1, 1880 Polish born American novelist and playwright, 1880-1957 The lash may force men to physical labor, it cannot force them to spiritual creativity. More quotations from Sholem Asch

Deaths occurring on November, 1

1907

Alfred Jarry died on November 1, 1907 French writer, 1873-1907 The theater, bringing impersonal masks to life, is only for those who are virile enough to create new life: either as a conflict of passions subtler than those we already know, or as a complete new character. More quotations from Alfred Jarry

1955

Dale Carnegie died on November 1, 1955 American lecturer, author, 1888-1955 You are merely not feeling equal to the tasks before you. More quotations from Dale Carnegie

1963

Elsa Maxwell died on November 1, 1963 American special events planner/hostess 1883-1963 Seeing unhappiness in the marriage of friends, I was content to have chosen music and laughter as a substitute for a husband. More quotations from Elsa Maxwell

1972

Ezra Pound died on November 1, 1972 American editor, poet, translator and critic, 1885-1972 When you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action you should take - choose the bolder. More quotations from Ezra Pound