Birthdays occurring on January, 12

1893

Hermann Goering was born on January 12, 1893 Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country. More quotations from Hermann Goering

1902

Joe E. Lewis was born on January 12, 1902 American comedian and singer, 1902-1971 You are only young once, and if you work it right, once is enough. More quotations from Joe E. Lewis

1906

Henry Youngman was born on January 12, 1906 English born American comedian and violinist, 1906-1998 If you're going to do something tonight that you'll be sorry for tomorrow morning, sleep late. More quotations from Henry Youngman

Deaths occurring on January, 12

1829

Friedrich von Schlegel died on January 12, 1829 German writer and critic, 1772-1829 A critic is a reader who ruminates. Thus, he should have more than one stomach. More quotations from Friedrich von Schlegel

1867

Victor Cousin died on January 12, 1867 French educatioanl reformer, philosopher and historian. 1792-1867 All men have an equal right to the free development of their faculties; they have an equal right to the impartial protection of the state; but it is not true, it is against all the laws of reason and equity, it is against the eternal nature of things More quotations from Victor Cousin

1962

Ernie Kovacs died on January 12, 1962 American comedian, 1919-1962 Nothing In Moderation. More quotations from Ernie Kovacs