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 Bowring
Born: October 17, 1792
Died: November 23, 1872 (aged 80)
Bio: Sir John Bowring was an English political economist, traveller, miscellaneous writer, polyglot, and the 4th Governor of Hong Kong.
Known for:
- The kingdom and people of Siam (1857)
- A visit to the Philippine Islands (1859)
- Matins and vespers (1823)