The men who succeed best in public life are those who take the risk of standing by their own convictions.
James A. GarfieldI love to deal with doctrines and events. The contests of men about men I greatly dislike.
James A. GarfieldOf course I deprecate war, but if it is brought to my door the bringer will find me at home.
James A. GarfieldI never meet a ragged boy in the street without feeling that i may owe him a salute, for I know not what possibilities may be buttoned up under his coat.
James A. Garfield