The only thing we have to fear is fear itself-and possibly teh bogey man. — Pat Paulsen Copy Share Image
We have duties to others, and duties to ourselves, and we cannot shirk either. — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
“Ask not what your country can do for you,but ask what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. [Inaugural Address, January 20 1961] ” — John Fitzgerald Kennedy Copy Share Image
“If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. [Inaugural Address, January 20 1961] ” — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Trump's first statement as president, his inaugural address, was an unprecedented assault on American democracy and American values. — Anne Applebaum Copy Share Image
“the words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet every so often, the oath… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
One section of our country believes slavery is right, and ought to be extended, while the other believes it is wrong, and… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
“Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.”b” — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether government works. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“For example, when George Washington was elected our nation’s first president, Madison wrote his inaugural address, as well as the House of… — Nick Offerman Copy Share Image
So let us begin anew -- remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Recovery measures work better when they raise confidence - as Franklin D. Roosevelt understood. His fireside chats, and his inaugural address proclaiming… — Christina Romer Copy Share Image
If there be any among us who wish to dissolve the Union or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed,… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive,… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
I feel it is my first duty to make an unprecedented compact with my countrymen. Not an inaugural address, not a fireside… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
I do but quote from one of those speeches when I declare that "I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
The famous passage from her book is often erroneously attributed to the inaugural address of Nelson Mandela. About the misattribution Williamson said,… — Marianne Williamson Copy Share Image
The founders of this nation understood that private morality is the fount from whence sound public policy springs. Replying to Washington's first… — Thomas G. West Copy Share Image
Fellow countrymen: At this second appearing to take the oath of the Presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity. We will respond… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
“At this second appearing to take the oath of the Presidential office there is less occasion for an extended address than there… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Contrary to what President Obama said in his inaugural address, going on Medicare and food stamps does not strengthen us. Just ask… — Mark Skousen Copy Share Image
United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do-for we dare… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Much has been given us, and much will rightfully be expected from us. We have duties to others and duties to ourselves,… — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
A great presidential address - Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Truman's Farewell Address, Kennedy's Inaugural Address - has the power to inspire. — Steve Rushin Copy Share Image
The propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Fondly do we hope, ferverently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
President Bush in his inaugural address talked about bringing freedom to countries that don't have it. He didn't specify how. — Barbara Boxer Copy Share Image
In the field of world policy; I would dedicate this nation to the policy of the good neighbor. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image