The lesson of history is rarely learned by the actors themselves. – James A. Garfield

Blot out from the page of history the names of all the great actors of his time in the drama of nations, and preserve the name of Washington, and the century would be renowned. – Chauncey M. Depew

I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. – James Madison, speech, Virginia Convention, 1788

Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind. – John F. Kennedy, 1961