William Samuel Johnson — American Politician born on October 07, 1727, died on November 14, 1819

William Samuel Johnson was an early American statesman who was notable for signing the United States Constitution, for representing Connecticut in the United States Senate, and for serving as president of Columbia University... (wikipedia)

Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.
Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness, which this world affords.
Hope is necessary in every condition. The miseries of poverty, sickness and captivity would, without this comfort, be insupportable.
He knows not his own strength who hath not met adversity.
To keep your secret is wisdom; to expect others to keep it is folly.