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 Jakes

Born: March 31, 1932
Died: March 11, 2023 (aged 90)
Bio: John William Jakes was an American writer, best known for American historical fiction. He has used the pen name Jay Scotland.
Known for:
- The Kent Family Chronicles (1976)
- The Bastard (1974)
- The Rebels (1975)
- North and South (1982)
- The Warriors (1977)