Teddy Roosevelt: “There was no money reward for what you did.”

The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.

The fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.

I am not sick at all. I am all right.

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.