Birthdays occurring on May, 18

1692

Joseph Butler was born on May 18, 1692 That which is the foundation of all our hopes and of all our fears; all our hopes and fears which are of any consideration: I mean a Future Life More quotations from Joseph Butler

1872

Bertrand Russell was born on May 18, 1872 English logician and philosopher 1872-1970 Extreme hopes are born from extreme misery. More quotations from Bertrand Russell

1882

James Stephens was born on May 18, 1882 Irish poet and storyteller, 1882-1950 Women and birds are able to see without turning their heads, and that is indeed a necessary provision for they are both surrounded by enemies More quotations from James Stephens

1883

Walter Gropius was born on May 18, 1883 German architect, 1883-1969 Our guiding principle was that design is neither an intellectual nor a material affair, but simply an integral part of the stuff of life, necessary for everyone in a civilized society. More quotations from Walter Gropius

Deaths occurring on May, 18

1909

George Meredith died on May 18, 1909 English Victorian poet and novelist whose novels are noted for their wit, brilliant dialogue, and aphoristic quality of language. 1828-1909 A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power More quotations from George Meredith