Liberty must be allowed to work out its natural results; and these will, ere long, astonish the world.

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

The Government of the United States possesses no power whatever over the question of religion.

To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute.

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

Abstract propositions should never be discussed by a legislative body.

I am the last President of the United States!