Category — President Quotes

We have choices before us each and every day, and the path is there to choose to do the right thing, or to choose to do the wrong. In our culture it seems that there is so much gray area, and I think that we often use that as an excuse to not try so hard to do right.

“I have tried so hard to do right.” – Grover Cleveland, American President (1885–1889 and 1893–1897)

I believe that God has given each of us a conscience, a portion of His Spirit if you will, that we should know right from wrong if we would only try. Today’s quote is NOT from the Bible, but it could be something any number of Biblical men or woman would have said or done. And so I encourage each of us to follow today’s quote from President Grover Cleveland that we would try so hard to do right. And remember the words of our Lord, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled”. (Matthew 5:6)

Today is the anniversary of the birthday of Grover Cleveland who was born March 18, 1837 in Caldwell, New Jersey. You can learn more about this day in history here.

Normally on a President’s Day I would put up some quotes of wisdom or something noteworthy of presidential honor. But given the sad state of politics these days I decided to NOT do this. So here is a collection of some really stupid president quotes (from newest to oldest). Yeah, I respect the office, but sometimes our presidents can say dumb things.

“Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states? I think one left to go.” President Barack Obama Quote

“You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.” – President George W. Bush Quote

“Everybody knows that I have tougher ethics rules than any other previous President.” – President Bill Clinton Quote

“I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don’t always agree with them.” – President George H. W. Bush Quote

“If Abraham Lincoln was alive today he would roll over in his grave.” – President Gerald Ford Quote

“I was not lying. I said things that later on seemed to be untrue.” – President Richard Nixon Quote

“Oftentimes I don’t seem to grasp that I am President” – President Warren G. Harding Quote

These are just a few, does anyone care to add? (Hope I haven’t opened a can of worms here ). If you’d like to see some truly inspiring presidential quotes, go to our Presidents Quotes page. Also see George Washington Quotes, Abraham Lincoln Quotes, John F. Kennedy Quotes.

It was 70 years ago today, a day that went down in “infamy” – yes, December 7, 1941. It is only appropriate to remind us of our resolve as a nation, under God, with a quote from then President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

“With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people,- we will gain the inevitable triumph – so help us God.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

This FDR quote was pulled from his famous “infamy” Pearl Harbor Speech given December 8, 1941. Today, let’s remember a time when we were united as a nation with a common just cause, under the banner of God. Let’s remember those who have lost their lives and livelihoods defending this great nation of America. Let’s also remember, that always, it’s God that gives the victory.

Here is the full Pearl Harbor Speech by F.D.R. given to congress.

Related Sites

World War II Memorial

Pearl Harbor Memorial

World War II Veteran’s Administration