Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.

I never wanted to get out of a place as much as I did to get out of the presidency.

It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.

Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose.

I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again.

A military life had no charms for me, and I had not the faintest idea of staying in the army even if I should be graduated, which I did not expect.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.