Quote of the Day for 2016-06-19, Father's Day

"The fundamental defect of fathers, in our competitive society, is that they want their children to be a credit to them."

— Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) "Freedom Versus Authority in Education," lecture at the Harvard Union (May 16, 1924)

The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo, on the Sistine Chapel ceiling (circa 1512) Photograph by Jörg Bittner Unna