Quote of the day
Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
J. Proctor Knott
Born: August 29, 1830
Died: June 18, 1911 (aged 80)
Bio: James Proctor Knott was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and served as the 29th Governor of Kentucky from 1883 to 1887. Born in Kentucky, he moved to Missouri in 1850 and began his political career there.