The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.
If the colored people made a mistake in voting for me, they ought to correct it.
What is at the heart of all national problems? It is that we have seen the hand of material interest sometimes about to close upon our dearest rights and possessions.
I had rather have everybody on my side than be armed to the teeth.
Never attempt to murder a man who is committing suicide.
An evident principleis the principle of justice to all peoples and nationalities, and their right to live on equal terms of liberty and safety with one another, whether they be strong or weak.