John Peterson is the name of:
- John Peterson (author) (1924–2002), American author of children's books
- John B. Peterson (1850–1944), American politician from Indiana
- John E. Peterson (born 1938), American politician from Pennsylvania
- John W. Peterson (1921–2006), American songwriter
- See The Real Dirt on Farmer John for John Peterson, celebrated organic farmer
- John Peterson (wrestler) (b. 1948), American wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling
- John Peterson (golfer) (b. 1989), American professional golfer
Famous quotes containing the words john and/or peterson:
“Whither goest thou?”
—Bible: New Testament Peter, in John, 13:36.
The words, which are repeated in John 16:5, are best known in the Latin form in which they appear in the Vulgate: Quo vadis? Jesus replies, “Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.”
“Children should know there are limits to family finances or they will confuse “we can’t afford that” with “they don’t want me to have it.” The first statement is a realistic and objective assessment of a situation, while the other carries an emotional message.”
—Jean Ross Peterson (20th century)