Presidential Quotes

Statements made by the Presidents make history, and American Presidents are no exception. Being one of the most prominent figure in world politics, the President of the United States surely has a say in the matters within, as well as outside his nation. A look at some of the most famous quotes coming from the Presidents of the US will reveal that most of these statements made by the Presidents are full of inspiration, and at times you also get to see their humorous side through these famous quotes.

Famous Presidential Quotes on Leadership

Right from George Washington to President Barack Obama, all the presidents of the United States have highlighted the importance of leadership in a successful democracy. Given below are some quotes coming from these leaders which provide an insight on the importance of leadership for America.

"A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits." - Richard Nixon

"The best leader is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and the self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it." - Theodore Roosevelt

"Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind." - John F. Kennedy

"We must teach our children to resolve their conflicts with words, not weapons." - Bill Clinton.

"You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you can not fool all the people all the time." - Abraham Lincoln

"And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." - John F. Kennedy.

"I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow." - Woodrow Wilson.

"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

"Leadership: the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." - Dwight D. Eisenhower.

"It's not just enough to change the players. We've gotta change the game." - Barack Obama

"A good leader can't get too far ahead of his followers." - Franklin D. Roosevelt.

"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future." - Franklin D. Roosevelt.

"A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master." - George Washington

Funny Presidential Quotes

At times, even the President of the nation comes up with something which, at least, brings a smile on your face, if not leave you in splits. Given below is a compilation of some such funny quotes coming from different Presidents of the United States.

"Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names." - John F. Kennedy.

"Since I came to the White House, I got two hearing aids, a colon operation, skin cancer, a prostate operation, and I was shot. The damn thing is, I've never felt better in my life." - Ronald Reagan

"My job is a decision-making job. And as a result, I make a lot of decisions." - George W. Bush

"I would have made a good Pope!" - Richard Nixon.

"He was a great father before politics, a great father during politics and a great father after politics." - George W. Bush

"I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone." - John F. Kennedy.

"Blessed are the young, for they will inherit the national debt." - Herbert Hoover.

"I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming." - Jimmy Carter

"Being president is like running a cemetery: you've got a lot of people under you and nobody's listening." - Bill Clinton

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help." - Ronald Reagan.

These inspirational quotes, coming from the Presidents of the United States themselves, have been motivating us for over several decades, while the funny quotes have always made us smile. The greatness of these quotes can be determined by the very fact that even after so many decades, their magic still prevails.