James K. Polk Quotes No President who performs his duties

• 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.
• With me it is exceptionally true that the Presidency is no bed of roses.
• "No President who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure."
• "Foreign powers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our government."
• "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."

                                                                                                                James K. Polk Quotes