Sir John Bowring

Sir John Bowring (October 17, 1792 - November 23, 1872) was an English political economist, traveller, miscellaneous writer and polyglot, and the 4th Governor of Hong Kong.

2 Quotes

A happy family is but an earlier heaven.
— Sir John Bowring

There is in every human heart Some not completely barren part, Where seeds of truth and love might grow, And flowers of generous virtue flow; To plant, to watch, to water there, This be our duty, be our care.
— Sir John Bowring