Quote of the day
In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first. This in no sense, however, implies that great men are not needed. On the contrary, the first object of any good system must be that of developing first-class men
John Randolph of Roanoke
Born: June 2, 1773
Died: May 24, 1833 (aged 59)
Bio: John Randolph, known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter, and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives at various times between 1799 and 1833, the Senate, and also as Minister to Russia.
Known for:
- The Clergyman's Instructor
- Mr. Randolph's speech on the British war (1812)