The lesson of history is rarely learned... by James A. Garfield | We Heart Quotes

Politician President educator Republican lawyer

The lesson of history is rarely learned by the actors themselves.

- James A. Garfield

Other quotes by James A. Garfield

Law

A law is not a law without coercion behind it.

- James A. Garfield

Devil Man

A brave man is a man who dares to look the Devil in the face and tell him he is a Devil.

- James A. Garfield

Money

He who controls the money supply of a nation controls the nation.

- James A. Garfield

Luck Worth

A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.

- James A. Garfield

Man

Poverty is uncomfortable; but nine times out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed overboard and compelled to sink or swim.

- James A. Garfield

Men History

Few men in our history have ever obtained the Presidency by planning to obtain it.

- James A. Garfield

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