The distribution of patronage of the Government is by far the most disagreeable duty of the President.

I like the noise of democracy.

I am the last President of the United States!

Whatever the result may be, I shall carry to my grave the consciousness that I at least meant well for my country.

There is nothing stable but Heaven and the Constitution.

If you are as happy in entering the White House as I shall feel on returning to Wheatland, you are a happy man indeed.

I have gone wooing to several gentlemen, but have not succeeded with any of them.