Quotes by Rutherford B. Hayes

Rutherford Birchard Hayes was the 19th president of the United States from 1877 to 1881, having served also as an American representative and governor of Ohio. Hayes was a lawyer and staunch abolitionist who defended refugee slaves in court proceedings in the antebellum years.

Rutherford B. Hayes belongs to the following category: US Presidents

Quotes by Rutherford B. Hayes

He serves his party best who serves his country best.

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Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

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To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected, if its performance is possible.

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The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best.

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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.

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The progress of society is mainly the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of the world.

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