Teddy Roosevelt: “The first duty of a leader, civil or military, is to lead; and he must lead well.”

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 congratulate you thereon.

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

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.