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

Most men are not scolded out of their opinion.

I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men, whose superiors it is our happiness to believe are not found on the executive calendar of any country.

I am more than ever convinced of the dangers to which the free and unbiased exercise of political opinion - the only sure foundation and safeguard of republican government - would be exposed by any further increase of the already overgrown influence of corporate authorities.

In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits and burdens the advantage of individuals will be augmented at the expense of the community at large.

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

The second, sober thought of the people is seldom wrong, and always efficient.