I happen temporarily to occupy this big White House. I am living witness that any one of your children may look to come here as my father's child has.

I have an irrepressible desire to live till I can be assured that the world is a little better for my having lived in it.

The trouble with too many people is they believe the realm of truth always lies within their vision.

And whereas this House desires to obtain a full knowledge of all the facts which go to establish whether the particular spot of soil which the blood of our citizens was so shed was, or was not, our own soil.

Force is all conquering, but it's victories are short lived.

Teach economy. That is one of the first and highest virtues. It begins with saving money.

Everybody likes a compliment.