“Most of our pocket wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity.”

About John Bigelow

Diplomat • American

John Bigelow was an influential American lawyer, diplomat, and author during the 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as the United States Minister to France from 1865 to 1866, playing a crucial role in foreign...