John Kirby may refer to:
- John Kirby (Canadian politician) (1772–1846), Canadian businessman & politician
- John Kirby (MP) for Hertfordshire (UK Parliament constituency)
- John Kirby (musician) (1908–1952), American jazz musician
- John Kirby (bishop) (born 1938), Irish bishop
- John Kirby (footballer), Irish footballer
- John Kirby (attorney), American lawyer
- John Kirby (topographer) (1690–1753), English mapmaker and illustrator
- John Henry Kirby (1860–1940), American businessman
- John Kirby (baseball) (1865–1931), baseball player
- John Kirby (American football) (born 1942), American football player
- John Joshua Kirby (1716–1774), British landscape painter, engraver, and writer
Famous quotes containing the words john and/or kirby:
“[17th-century] Puritans were the first modern parents. Like many of us, they looked on their treatment of children as a test of their own self-control. Their goal was not to simply to ensure the child’s duty to the family, but to help him or her make personal, individual commitments. They were the first authors to state that children must obey God rather than parents, in case of a clear conflict.”
—C. John Sommerville (20th century)
“Well, on the official record you’re my son. But on this post you’re just another trooper. You heard me tell the recruits what I need from them. Twice that I will expect from you.... You’ve chosen my way of life. I hope you have the guts enough to endure it. But put outa your mind any romantic ideas that it’s a way to glory. It’s a life of suffering and of hardship and uncompromising devotion to your oath and your duty.”
—James Kevin McGuinness, and John Ford. Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke (John Wayne)