Political Quotes

Woodrow Wilson

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Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Virginia and raised in Georgia before moving to New Jersey, where he became a prominent political figure. Wilson was a key leader of the Progressive Movement, advocating for reforms such as antitrust legislation and the establishment of the Federal Reserve System. His presidency is also noted for significant events such as the United States' involvement in World War I and his efforts to promote the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at preventing future conflicts.

Sep 3, 1916

Nature pays no tribute to aristocracy, subscribes to no creed of caste, renders fealty to no monarch or master of any name or kind.

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Sep 3, 1916

How eloquent this little house within this shrine is of the vigor of democracy!

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Sep 3, 1916

We will only keep the door open for them always, and a hearty welcome, —after we have recognized them.

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Sep 3, 1916

The test of every American must always be, not where he is, but what he is.

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Sep 1, 1916

There is no means of judging the future except by assessing the past.

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Sep 1, 1916

I shall seek, as I have always sought, to purge my heart and purpose of every personal and of every misleading party motive.

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Sep 1, 1916

Boasting is always an empty business, which pleases nobody but the boaster.

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Sep 1, 1916

I am profoundly conscious of the responsibility which is mine.

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