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 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...

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 a radical in thought (and principle) and a conservative in method (and conduct).

I am a radical in thought (and principle) and a conservative in method (and conduct).

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...

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,...

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

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

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....

Let every man, every corporation, and especially let every village, town, and city, every county...

Let every man, every corporation, and especially let every village, town, and city, every county...

One of the tests of the civilization of people is the treatment of its criminals.

One of the tests of the civilization of people is the treatment of its criminals.

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

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

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

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

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,...

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...

Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

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 independence of all political and other bother is a happiness.

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

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...

In avoiding the appearance of evil, I am not sure but I have sometimes unnecessarily...

In avoiding the appearance of evil, I am not sure but I have sometimes unnecessarily...

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...