Teddy Roosevelt: “The republic cannot succeed if we do not take pains in educating the masters of the republic—that is, the people.”

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.

Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.

I don’t know anything about who the man was who shot me to-night.

I am absorbed in the success of that movement.