Teddy Roosevelt: “We are proud now of what our fathers did in the days that tried men's souls.”

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

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

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.