I am not liked as a President by the politicians in office, in the press, or in Congress. But I am content to abide the judgment the sober second thought of the people.

Quote by Rutherford B Hayes

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The independence of all political and other bother is a happiness.

The independence of all political and other bother is a happiness.

Wars will remain while human nature remains. I believe in my soul in cooperation, in...

Wars will remain while human nature remains. I believe in my soul in cooperation, in...

The truth is, this being errand boy to one hundred and fifty thousand people tires...

The truth is, this being errand boy to one hundred and fifty thousand people tires...

It is the desire of the good people of the whole country that sectionalism as...

It is the desire of the good people of the whole country that sectionalism as...

The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact...

The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact...

The progress of society is mainly the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of...

The progress of society is mainly the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of...

We are in a period when old questions are settled and the new are not...

We are in a period when old questions are settled and the new are not...

Law without education is a dead letter. With education the needed law follows without effort...

Law without education is a dead letter. With education the needed law follows without effort...

The unrestricted competition so commonly advocated does not leave us the survival of the fittest....

The unrestricted competition so commonly advocated does not leave us the survival of the fittest....

Virtue is defined to be mediocrity, of which either extreme is vice.

Virtue is defined to be mediocrity, of which either extreme is vice.

Universal suffrage is sound in principle. The radical element is right.

Universal suffrage is sound in principle. The radical element is right.

Must swear off from swearing. Bad habit.

Must swear off from swearing. Bad habit.

The filth and noise of the crowded streets soon destroy the elasticity of health which...

The filth and noise of the crowded streets soon destroy the elasticity of health which...

The bold enterprises are the successful ones. Take counsel of hopes rather than of fears...

The bold enterprises are the successful ones. Take counsel of hopes rather than of fears...

I am less disposed to think of a West Point education as requisite for this...

I am less disposed to think of a West Point education as requisite for this...

Universal suffrage should rest upon universal education. To this end, liberal and permanent provision should...

Universal suffrage should rest upon universal education. To this end, liberal and permanent provision should...

Do not let your bachelor ways crystallize so that you can't soften them when you...

Do not let your bachelor ways crystallize so that you can't soften them when you...

He serves his party best who serves his country best.

He serves his party best who serves his country best.

To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected,...

To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected,...

Unjust attacks on public men do them more good than unmerited praise.

Unjust attacks on public men do them more good than unmerited praise.