Civil servants Quotes by Chester A. Arthur

Since I came here I have learned that Chester A. Arthur is one man and the President of the United States is another.

— Chester A. Arthur

I trust the time is nigh when, with the universal assent of civilized people, all international differences shall be determined without resort to arms…

— Chester A. Arthur

There are very many characteristics which go into making a model civil servant. Prominent among them are probity, industry, good sense, good habits, good…

— Chester A. Arthur

Men may die, but the fabrics of free institutions remains unshaken.

— Chester A. Arthur

As is natural with contiguous states having like institutions and like aims of advancement and development, the friendship of the United States and Mexico…

— Chester A. Arthur

Where you stand depends where you sit.

— Chester A. Arthur

The office of the Vice-President is a greater honor than I ever dreamed of attaining.

— Chester A. Arthur

Be fit for more than the thing you are now doing. Let everyone know that you have a reserve in yourself; that you have…

— Chester A. Arthur

It is provided by the Constitution that the President shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the…

— Chester A. Arthur

Men may die, but the fabric of our free institutions remains unshaken.

— Chester A. Arthur

No higher proof exists of the strength of popular government than, though the chosen of the people be struck down, his constitutional successor is…

— Chester A. Arthur

Experience has shown that the trade of the East is the key to national wealth and influence.

— Chester A. Arthur