Leon Trotsky died today – 67 years ago

Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky was born as Lev Davidovich Bronstein on November 7 (October 26, Old Style), 1879 in Kherson, Russian Empire. He said, “The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves." [OK.]... Mr. Trotsky died in 1940 in Mexico City, Mexico.

British Methodist preacher William Booth was born on April 10, 1829 in Sneinton, Nottingham, England. He founded “The Salvation Army”. He said, “It is against stupidity in every shape and form that we have to wage our eternal battle. But how can we wonder at the want of sense on the part of those who have had no advantages, when we see such plentiful absence of that commodity on the part of those who have had all the advantages?” [It comes with the territory... and the lack thereof.]... Mr. Booth died in 1912 in Hadley Wood, London, England.