“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.”
Henry Clay“Sir, I would rather be right than to be President.”
Henry Clay, The Life and Speeches of Henry Clay“Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.”
Henry Clay“Political parties serve to keep each other in check one keenly watching the other.”
Henry Clay“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.”
Henry Clay