As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.

The case of the Seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts of the Government to remove the Indians to the homes assigned them west of the Mississippi.

On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.

I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor.

Most men are not scolded out of their opinion.

The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.

The atonement of Jesus Christ is the only remedy and rest for my soul.