John Laird may refer to:
- John Laird (philosopher) (1887–1946), Scottish philosopher
- John Laird (American politician) (born 1950), former California State Assembly member
- John Laird (shipbuilder) (1805–1874), British shipbuilder and key figure in development of Birkenhead
- John Laird, Baron Laird (born 1944), British Member of the House of Lords and Ulster Unionist Politician
- John E. Laird (born 1954), computer scientist
- John Houston Laird (1874–1959), politician in Saskatchewan, Canada
- John Keith McBroom Laird (1907–1985), Canadian author, barrister, and solicitor
- Jack Laird (1923–1991), American television writer and actor
Famous quotes containing the words john and/or laird:
“We like the idea of childhood but are not always crazy about the kids we know. We like it, that is, when we are imagining our own childhoods. So part of our apparent appreciation of youth is simply envy.”
—C. John Sommerville (20th century)
“Out then spak her father dear,
And he spak meek and mild,
And ever alas, sweet Janet, he says,
I think thou gaes wi’ child.
If that I gae wi’ child, father,
Mysel maun bear the blame;
There’s ne’er a laird about your ha’,
Shall get the bairn’s name.”
—Unknown. Tam Lin (l. 53–60)
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