Quote of the day
Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
John Davis Long
Born: October 27, 1838
Died: August 28, 1915 (aged 76)
Bio: John Davis Long was an American lawyer, politician, and writer from Massachusetts. He was the 32nd Governor of Massachusetts, serving from 1880 to 1883.
Known for:
- The Journal of John D. Long
- After-dinner and Other Speeches (1895)