John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Rutherford Birhard Hayes 1822-1893 John Bartlett
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| He serves his party best who serves the country best. |
| Inaugural Address, March 5, 1877. |
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| The only road, the sure road—to unquestioned credit and a sound financial condition is the exact and punctual fulfilment of every pecuniary obligation, public and private, according to its letter and spirit. |
| Speech at N. E. Society Dinner, Brooklyn, Dec. 21, 1880. |