John Hancock Quotes

John Hancock — American Politician born on January 23, 1737, died on October 08, 1793

John Hancock was an American merchant, smuggler, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence, so much so that the term "John Hancock" has become, in the United States, a synonym for a signature... (wikipedia)

There, I guess King George will be able to read that without his spectacles!

The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.

The important consequences to the American States from this Declaration of Independence, considered as the ground and foundation of a future government, naturally suggest the propriety of proclaiming it in such a manner as that the people may be universally informed of it.

I find money some way or other goes very fast. But I think I can reflect it has been spent with satisfaction and to my own honour.

John Hancock Quotes

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