The connection which formerly existed between the Government and banks was in reality injurious to both, as well as to the general interests of the community at large.

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.

Good people protect people they love even if that means that pretending that everything is okay.

Prayer is much like sending up a flare. You see it Bright and up there and you know why its there. Your just waiting for signs it was heard

You can't get a movie made without a script; it's the blueprint to your building.

If you guys are going to be throwing beer bottles at us, at least make sure they're full.

Strong men can always afford to be gentle. Only the weak are intent on giving as good as they get.

Cognition reigns but does not rule.

Fill the cup of happiness for others, and there will be enough overflowing to fill yours to the brim.

It is the superfluous things for which men sweat, - superfluous things that wear our togas theadbare, that force us to grow old in camp, that dash us upon foreign shores.

I actually have more shoes than anyone will ever know.

Anything can happen in the WWF.