The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed by the public servant.

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.

Focus on relationships in your communities and God will come up spiritual conversations will emerge and real needs will come to light.

Where lies the final harbor, whence we unmoor no more?

But the world was also so constructed, owing to the nature of the Maker of it, that superior strength was found in the long run to lie with those who had the right on their side.

Tommy (Lasorda) will eat anything, as long as you pay for it.

A man who has nothing can whistle in a robber's face.

When I say I'm a true welterweight I'm talking about every fighter that has ever moved into the welterweight division.

And even though I'm standing in the middle of the biggest crowd I've ever seen in my life, I suddenly feel very alone.

Growing up, there was only classical music on BBC Radio. We had to listen to the American Forces Network in Germany, which played pop songs, or the pirate radio boats off the coast.

Not one of our national officers ever has had a dollar of salary. I retire on full pay!

Our bailout of Detroit will be remembered as the equivalent of pouring billions of taxpayers' money into the mail-order catalogue business on the eve of the birth of eBay.