Quote of the day
Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. This, as the sages of many lands have taught us, is a golden rule in individual and group, as well as international, relations.
John Abernethy
Born: April 3, 1764
Died: April 20, 1831 (aged 67)
Bio: John Abernethy was an English surgeon. He is popularly remembered today for having given his name to the Abernethy biscuit, a coarse-meal baked good meant to aid digestion.
Known for:
- Little Book of Scottish History
- Collins Scottish Place Names
- Collins Scottish Names
- Shona the Shetland Pony