Warren Harding Quotes

A collection of quotes by Warren Harding.

Warren Harding (1865-1923) was the 29th President of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923. Born in Ohio, Harding began his career as a newspaper publisher and later entered politics, becoming a U.S. Senator. His presidency was marked by efforts to return the country to normalcy after World War I, advocating for limited government intervention in the economy. However, his administration faced numerous scandals, most notably the Teapot Dome scandal, tarnishing his reputation. Despite the controversies, Harding's death in office cut short his presidency and left a mixed legacy.

America's present need is not heroics but healing; not nostr

America's present need is not heroics but healing; not nostrums but normalcy; not revolution but restoration.

Standing in this presence, mindful of the solemnity of this

Standing in this presence, mindful of the solemnity of this occasion, feeling the emotions which no one may know until he senses the great weight of responsibility for himself, I must utter my belief in the divine inspiration of the founding fathers.

I like people in the cities, in the States and in the Nation

I like people in the cities, in the States and in the Nation to ask themselves now and then: What can I do for my city? not How much can I get out of my city? I like people to speak now and then in the same devotion to State and Nation, because, after all, my countrymen, whenever a man contributes to the betterment of his community, whenever he contributes to the enlarged influence of his State, whenever he contributes to the greater glory of the Republic and makes it a better place in which to live and in which to invite men to participate and aspire, he contributes to himself as he contributes to the welfare of his fellow men.

I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my ene

I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies all right. But my damn friends. They're the ones that keep me walking the floor nights!

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