Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
James Lord Pierpont
Born: April 25, 1822
Died: August 5, 1893 (aged 71)
Bio: James Lord Pierpont was a New England born songwriter, arranger, organist, and composer, best known for writing and composing Jingle Bells in 1857, originally entitled The One Horse Open Sleigh. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and died in Winter Haven, Florida.