That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history. — William McKinley Copy Share Image
Without competition we would be clinging to the clumsy antiquated processes of farming and manufacture and the methods of business of long ago, and… — William McKinley Copy Share Image
Finally it should be the earnest wish and paramount aim of the military administration to win the confidence, respect, and affection of the inhabitants… — William McKinley Copy Share Image
“We cannot always do what is best, but we can do what is practical at the time.” — William McKinley Copy Share Image
I do not prize the word cheap. It is not a word of inspiration. It is the badge of poverty, the signal of distress.… — William McKinley Copy Share Image
I have never been in doubt since I was old enough to think intelligently that I would someday be made President. — William McKinley Copy Share Image
The people of this country want an industrial policy that is for America and Americans. — William McKinley Copy Share Image
I went down on my knees and prayed to Almighty God for light and guidance and one night late it came to me this… — William McKinley Copy Share Image
Illiteracy must be banished from the land if we shall attain that high destiny as the foremost of the enlightened nations of the world… — William McKinley Copy Share Image
