Inaugurals Quotes
- Lincoln's appeal to 'the better angels of our nature' failed to avert a fratricidal war. But the compassionate wisdom of Lincoln's first and second inaugurals… — Felix Frankfurter
- If we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday at a time of presidential inaugurals, this is thanks to Ronald Reagan who created the holiday, and… — David Horowitz
- Inaugurals conventionally start with a history lesson and finish with a prayer. — Jonathan Raban
- I have students who are now in chairs in five continents. They invite me to their inaugurals. A tremendous reward. — George Steiner