Cecil Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes (1853 - 1902), full name Cecil John Rhodes was a statesman, born in Hertfordshire, son of a vicar. He went to South Africa, became director of the diamond mines at Kimberley, and amassed a large fortune. He entered the Cape Parliament, and became Prime Minister in 1890. He had been active and successful to extend the British territories in South Africa, aiming at destroying the race prejudices that prevail in it, and at establishing among the different colonies a federated union.Wisdom & Quotes
- So little done, so much to do.
Timothy D Sullivan