Richard Nixon: “Whoever is President of this country is going to have to be the leader of the free world and the Commander in Chief of…”

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as president, I must put the interests of America first. Therefore, I shall resign the presidency effective at noon…

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.