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Category: Henry Clay

Government is a trust and the officers of the government are trustees and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people.

Sir I would rather be right than be President.

Statistics are no substitute for judgement.

proof, certainty

I would rather be right than President.

Political parties serve to keep each other in check one keenly watching the other.

Recognize at all times the paramount right of your Country to your most devoted services, whether she treat you ill or well, and never let selfish views or interests predominate over the duties of patriotism.

patriotism, public-service

Sir, I had rather be right than to be President.

patriotism, principles

Sir, I would rather be right than to be President.

patriotism, principles