Quote of the day
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
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)







