Rutherford Birchard Hayes quotes

1822–1893 · Delaware, OH

• The bold enterprises are the successful ones. Take counsel of hopes rather than of fears to win in this business.

• Personally, I do not resort to force — not even to the force of law — to advance moral reforms. I prefer education, argument, persuasion, and above all the influence of example — of fashion.

• I am not liked as a President by the politicians in office, in the press, or in Congress. But I am content to abide the judgment — the sober second thought — of the people.

• My policy is trust, peace, and to put aside the bayonet.

• Universal suffrage should rest upon universal education.

• The President of the United States of necessity owes his election to office to the suffrage and zealous labors of a political party, the members of which cherish with ardor and regard as of essential importance the principles of their party organization; but he should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves the country best.