The idea that I should become president seems to me too visionary to require a serious answer. It has never entered my head, nor is it likely to enter the head of any other person.

The appointing power vested in the president imposes delicate and onerous duties. So far as it is possible to be informed, I shall make honesty, capacity, and fidelity indispensable prerequisites to the disposal of office, and the absence of either of these qualities shall be deemed sufficient cause for removal.

Never judge a stranger by his clothes.

Never judge a stranger by his clothes.

My duty to the army and to the republic whose battles we were waging forbade me assuming a position of seeming hostility to any portion of the brave men under my command.

It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe.

In reference to the Army and Navy, lately employed with so much distinction on active service, care shall be taken to insure the highest condition of efficiency; and in furtherance of that object, the Military and Naval Schools, sustained by the liberality of Congress, shall receive the special attention of the Executive.

In no case can I permit myself to be a candidate of any party or yield myself to any party schemes.

In all disputes between conflicting governments, it is our interest not less than our duty to remain strictly neutral.

If elected, I would not be the mere president of a party – I would endeavor to act independent of party domination and should feel bound to administer the government untrammeled by party schemes.

I will not say I would not serve if the good people were imprudent enough to elect me.

I know enough of the family life of officers. I scarcely know my own children or they me.

I hope some compromise will be entered into between the two parties, slavery & antislavery, which will have the effect of allaying violent passions on both sides.

I have never yet exercised the privilege of voting, but had I been called upon at the last presidential election to do so, I should most certainly have cast my vote for Mr. Clay.

I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.

I did not expect to encounter what has beset me since my elevation to the presidency. God knows, I have endeavored to fulfill what I considered to be an honest duty, but I have been mistaken; my motives have been misconstrued and my feelings grossly betrayed.

I congratulate you, my fellow-citizens, upon the high state of prosperity to which the goodness of Divine Providence has conducted our common country.

I cannot in any case permit myself to be brought before the people, exclusively, by any of the political parties that now so unfortunately divide our country, as their candidate for office.

For more than a quarter of a century on active duty, my house has been my tent, and my home the battlefield.

Economy I consider a virtue & should be practiced by all; there is certainly no way in which money can be laid out than in the education of children.

As to the Constitution and the Union, I have taken an oath to support the one, and I cannot do so without preserving the other, unless I commit perjury, which I certainly don’t intend to do. We must cherish the Constitution to the last.

As American freemen, we cannot but sympathize in all efforts to extend the blessings of civil and political liberty, but at the same time, we are warned by the admonitions of history and the voice of our own beloved Washington to abstain from entangling alliances with foreign nations.

The slavery issue should be decided by Congress, and I, as the President, will follow their direction.

Tell him to go to Hell.

Such an idea never entered my head nor is it likely to enter the head of any sane person.

She will never be forgotten because she was truly our first lady for half a century.

I shall make honesty, capacity, and fidelity indispensable prerequisites to the bestowal of office, and the absence of either of these qualities shall be deemed sufficient cause for removal.

Few men have ever had a more labor saving contempt for learning.

Annexation of new land for America is injudicious in policy and wicked in fact.

A man of meaner presence is not often seen.

I believe in leaving a legacy of progress and opportunity for future generations.

It is our responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth and preserve its resources.

I have a deep reverence for our nation’s history and the sacrifices of those who came before us.

I am a firm believer in limited government interference, allowing individuals to thrive.

I value the diversity of our nation and the strength it brings.

I believe in the power of diplomacy and peaceful resolutions to conflicts.

I will always fight for the rights and liberties of every American citizen.

I believe in the importance of education and the opportunities it brings.

I take pride in my service to the country, both as a soldier and as a president.

I have a deep respect for the Constitution and will uphold it faithfully.

I believe in the power of perseverance and determination to overcome obstacles.

I trust in the judgment and bravery of our military.

War is a last resort, but sometimes it is necessary to protect our nation and its ideals.

I believe in the power of the American dream and the potential of every citizen.

Powerful ideas are just in your pocket.

I am not afraid to confront challenges head-on and make tough decisions.

Change starts with individuals working together towards a common goal.

I have always been a man of action, not just words.

I value the advice and input of my advisors, but the final decision lies with me.

Unity and compromise are essential for a functioning democracy.

I do not claim to have all the answers, but I promise to always seek them out.

Honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of a successful presidency.

Being president is not about personal gain, but about representing the will of the people.

I will always stand up for the principles I believe in, even if it means going against the popular opinion.

Leadership is not just about giving orders, but also listening and learning from others.

Empower Your Mind Anywhere Anytime.

I may not have the most polished education, but I have real-world experience and a strong work ethic.

A soldier’s duty is to protect and defend, no matter the cost.

A soldier’s duty is to protect and defend, no matter the cost.

I love a good fight, whether it’s on the battlefield or in politics.

I have always done my duty to my country and I am willing to lay down my life for it.