Quotes by John Hancock

About John Hancock:

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

John Hancock

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 univ...

John Hancock

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

John Hancock

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

Author Bio

  • NameJohn Hancock
  • DescriptionAmerican Patriot and statesman during the American Revolution (1737–1793)
  • BornJanuary 23, 1737
  • DiedOctober 8, 1793
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionMerchant; Statesman; Entrepreneur