Political Quotes

The man who does nothing cuts the same sordid figure in the pages of history, whether he be cynic, or fop, or voluptuary.

Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built.

I speak of the men of the past partly that they may be honored by our praise of them, but more that they may serve as examples for the future.

I will accept the nomination for President if it is tendered to me, and I will adhere to this decision until the convention has expressed its preference.