H.G. Wells - The Wheels of Chance: "If you fell down yesterday, stand up today."

Born in 1866, Herbert George Wells, affectionately known as 'Bertie', transformed his childhood misfortune into a literary career after discovering the joys of reading during a leg injury. Renowned for his groundbreaking science fiction, including classics like The Time Machine and War of the Worlds, he also explored social themes in works such as Kipps. A complex figure, Wells grappled with personal relationships and political beliefs, advocating for socialism and opposing fascism. His legacy includes significant contributions to literature and the establishment of a major diabetes charity in the UK.