James K. Polk Quotes

With me it is exceptionally true that the Presidency is no bed of roses.

Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country’s peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.

There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress than I had any conception of, before I became President of the U.S.

The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government.

The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government. They create offices by their own votes and then seek to fill them themselves.

Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world.