The founders of the Republic dealt with things as they were presented to them, in a spirit of self sacrificing Patriotism and as time has proved, with a comprehensive wisdom which it will always be safe for us to consult — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
But let not the foundation of our hope rest upon man's wisdom. It will not be sufficient that sectional prejudices find no place in the public deliberations. It will not be sufficient that the rash counsels of human passion are… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
I speak of the war as fruitless; for it is clear that, prosecuted upon the basis of the proclamations of September 22d and September… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
I cannot find any authority in the Constitution for public charity. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
A Republic without parties is a complete anomaly. The histories of all popular governments show absurd is the idea of their attempting to exist… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
The founders of the Republic dealt with things as they were presented to them, in a spirit of self sacrificing Patriotism and as time… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
READILY and, I trust, feelingly acknowledge the duty incumbent on us all . . . to provide for those who, in the mysterious order… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
You have summoned me in my weakness. You must sustain me in your strength. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
While men inhabiting different parts of this vast continent cannot be expected to hold the same opinions, they can untie in a common objective… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation's humble, acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence. — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
