Presidential Quotes – Lesser Known Presidents’ Quotes

We have those Presidents whose words we hear and know. The famous ones like Washington, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy are often quoted. But what about the lesser known Presidents like Pierce, Andrew Johnson, Tyler, and Cleveland? Did they leave us any wisdom in their words? Let’s let the lesser known Presidents have their say:

[blockquote cite=”Franklin Pierce”]Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion. [/blockquote]

[blockquote cite=”James Buchanan”]Whatever the result may be, I shall carry to my grave the consciousness that I at least meant well for my country. [/blockquote]

[blockquote cite=”Andrew Johnson”]The goal to strive for is a poorer government but a rich people. [/blockquote]

[blockquote cite=”John Tyler”]Everything dependent on human action is liable to abuse. [/blockquote]

[blockquote cite=”Herbert Hoover”]About the time we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends. [/blockquote]

[blockquote cite=”Gerald Ford”]If Lincoln were alive today, he’d be turning over in his grave. [/blockquote]

[blockquote cite=”Grover Cleveland”]The ship of Democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those aboard. [/blockquote]

[blockquote cite=”Millard Fillmore”]May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not. [/blockquote]

[blockquote cite=”Zachary Taylor”]I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish – nothing to serve but my country. [/blockquote]

[blockquote cite=”Martin Van Buren”]The government should not be guided by temporary excitement, but by sober second thought. [/blockquote]