Martin Joseph Routh
Dr. Martin Joseph Routh, President of Magdalen College.
- Always verify your quotations (references)
- Source: Advice given to Dean John William Burgon, (29 November 1847),
Dean Burgon in his Lives of Twelve Good Men, mentions visiting Dr. Routh, and asking, "Every studious man, in the course of a long and thoughtful life, has had occasion to experience the special value of some one axiom or precept. Would you mind giving me the benefit of such a word of advice?" To which Dr. Routh answers: "I think sir, you will find it a very good practice always to verify your quotations (references)".
- Source: Advice given to Dean John William Burgon, (29 November 1847),