Political Quotes

No man is worth his salt in public life who makes on the stump a pledge which he does not keep after election; and, if he makes such a pledge and does not keep it, hunt him out of public life.

I absolutely agree with you that this matter is not one to be decided with any reference to the personal preferences or interests of any man, but purely from the standpoint of the interests of the people as a whole.

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.

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