Teddy Roosevelt: “I am glad to say that going through your State the children seem to be all right in quality and quantity, and I…”

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.

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.

I have just been shot.