Political Quotes

On the record
He did this work on a salary of three hundred dollars--only to receive, at last, in place of thanks so richly deserved, the unmerited rebuke of a summary dismissal.
Said by
De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote highlights the dedication and challenges faced by Gideon Hawley in his role as school superintendent.

Share

More from De Alexander

And is it not needed when its taking helps us and hurts our enemy?

gutenberg.org

Gross and unfounded charges of fraud are made by them against those high in authority.

gutenberg.org

Against these acts the Democrats vigorously protested, declaring them unconstitutional, revolutionary, and another step toward centralisation, while Republicans pointed out their necessity in the interest of a fair vote and an honest count.

gutenberg.org

The heart of the country is fixed on higher and nobler things.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation