William Prescott Born : February 20, 1726 Died : October 13, 1795 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by William Prescott Some people learn by the mistakes of others, but most of us are the others. William Prescott mistake people In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience. William Prescott patience inspirational funny The name of Peru was not known to the natives. William Prescott natives name peru known If no man could become rich in Peru, no man could become poor. William Prescott become man rich poor