The second, sober thought of the people is seldom wrong, and always efficient.

It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't.

The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought.

The atonement of Jesus Christ is the only remedy and rest for my soul.

The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.

As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.

No evil can result from its [slavery's] inhibition more pernicious than its toleration.

Is it possible to be anything in this country without being a politician?

I shall tread in the footsteps of my illustrious predecessor.

Most men are not scolded out of their opinion.

Between Russia and the United States sentiments of good will continue to be mutually cherished.

The last thing I wanted was to be with someone who's the same age as me and wanted the limelight, wanted the attention. There's lots of girls out there who do.

It looks like a bothering sort of day.

I don't want to promote my own image either. I don't like going on television or mixing in literary circles.

You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.

Whose fault is it if poor Ireland still continues poor?

Be happy and be satisfied. Find fulfillment in everything you do.

The cars that our children and grandchildren will be driving in the future will be greener as a result of high-tech lessons learned.

Your light is more magnificent than sunrise or sunset

Respond to every call that excites your spirit.

We ought to see far enough into a hypocrite to see even his sincerity.