Teddy Roosevelt: “I am forced to make a rule not to write letters on the occasion of any celebration.”

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 am all right and you cannot escape listening to the speech either.

I have just been shot.