Presidential Quotes: Grover Cleveland

 Grover Cleveland, 22nd & 24th US President

“Though the people support the government; the government should not support the people.”

“In calm water every ship has a good captain.”

“The ship of Democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those aboard.”

“A government for the people must depend for its success on the intelligence, the morality, the justice, and the interest of the people themselves.”

“Officeholders are the agents of the people, not their masters.”

“Above all, tell the truth.”

“A cause worth fighting for is worth fighting for to the end.”

“All must admit that the reception of the teachings of Christ results in the purest patriotism, in the most scrupulous fidelity to public trust, and in the best type of citizenship.”

“Our citizens have the right to protection from the incompetency of public employees who hold their places solely as the reward of partisan service.”

“My greatest trials come through those professing to be near and attached friends, who expect things.”