The men who succeed best in public life... by James A. Garfield | We Heart Quotes

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The men who succeed best in public life are those who take the risk of standing by their own convictions.

- James A. Garfield

Other quotes by James A. Garfield

War World

Ideas are the great warriors of the world, and a war that has no idea behind it, is simply a brutality.

- James A. Garfield

The worst days of darkness through which I have ever passed have been greatly alleviated by throwing myself with all my energy into some work relating to others.

- James A. Garfield

If the power to do hard work is not a skill, it’s the best possible substitute for it.

- 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

Things don’t turn up in this world until somebody turns them up.

- James A. Garfield

Wisdom People

All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and folly of the people.

- James A. Garfield

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