The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.

Few can be induced to labor exclusively for posterity; and none will do it enthusiastically. Posterity has done nothing for us; and theorize on it as we may, practically we shall do very little for it. . .

Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history. We of this Congress and this administration, will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance, or insignificance, can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass, will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation.

Must a government of necessity be too strong for the liberties of its people or too weak to maintain its own existence?

Few can be induced to labor exclusively for posterity - Posterity has done nothing for us

No man is good enough to govern another man without that other man's consent.