Charles Spencer Chaplin was born at London, England on this day in 1889. He grew up in poverty, when his mother couldn't support him he went first to a workhouse and then to a school for orphans. But he made it to the stage and became the leading star of silent film. Perhaps his devotion to pantomime explains why his quotes are so short.

To help a friend in need is easy, but to give him your time is not always opportune.

Charlie Chaplin