Chester A. Arthur Quotes

A collection of quotes by Chester A. Arthur.

Chester A. Arthur (1829-1886) was the 21st President of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885. Born in Fairfield, Vermont, Arthur began his career as a lawyer before becoming involved in politics. He served as the Vice President under James A. Garfield, but assumed the presidency following Garfield's assassination. Arthur is known for his efforts to reform civil service and his advocacy for modernizing the U.S. Navy. Despite initial skepticism, he successfully pushed for the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, which aimed to combat corruption and establish a merit-based system.

Madam, I may be President of the United States, but my priva

Madam, I may be President of the United States, but my private life is nobody's damn business.

Chester A. Arthur

Life Business

The extravagant expenditure of public money is an evil not t

The extravagant expenditure of public money is an evil not to be measured by the value of that money to the people who are taxed for it.

Chester A. Arthur

Money