Quote of the day
Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on Earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together. Wherever her temple stands, and so long as it is duly honored, there is a foundation for social security, general happiness and the improvement and progress of our race.
John Smith
Died: June 21, 1631
Bio: John Smith, Admiral of New England, was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was knighted for his services to Sigismund Bathory, Prince of Transylvania, and his friend Mózes Székely.
Known for:
- A Description of New England (1616)
- A history of the settlement of Virginia
- A sea grammar
- New Englands trials