Jim's Favorite Famous Quote, Quip, Axiom, and Maxim Repository
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon.
Born | February 5, 1723 Yester, Scotland |
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Died | November 15, 1794 Princeton, New Jersey |
Scottish-born American clergyman and Founding Father. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Member of the Continental Congress 1776-1782. President of The College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) 1768-1794. Presbyterian minister.
The repository contains one quote from John Witherspoon.
Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease.