Election season is upon us; whoever you may be inclined to vote for, it's always inspiring to look back on past presidential wisdom and insight. Here’s a reminder of just how inspiring our team of presidents have been:
“Conformity is the
jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” –John F. Kennedy
JFK uttered these words in the United Nations General Assembly
on September 25, 1961. Timeless, these words ring true for anyone who reads
them; in every generation lives mindless conformism, deterring free thought and
revolution. It is important in these circumstances for us to not be complacent
to our environment and seek internal and external change.
“You lose.” –Calvin Coolidge
Notoriously introverted, Coolidge would often be called
“Silent Cal” for being adverse to small talk. A legend of sorts is that a woman
reached out to Coolidge at a dinner party stating she made a bet that she could
get him to speak more than two words, this particular quote being his infamous
response.
“Believe you can and
you’re halfway there.” –Theodore Roosevelt
Arguably the most quotable man, Roosevelt didn’t kid around
when it came to confidence. I mean, how can you not trust the words of a man
who won a Nobel Peace Prize? It’s no wonder everyone always throws around “fake it ‘til you make it’; that seems like Teddy’s mantra!
“Tell the truth, work
hard, and come to dinner on time.” Gerald R. Ford
The most moving of quotes come from the humblest of places—Ford
had a short term, but he served as an honorable, albeit modest, president.
“Try and fail, but
don’t fail to try.” – John Quincy Adams
John Quincy, a diplomat and a consistent advocate against
slavery, had strong opinions but an even stronger determination to act for what
he believed in. Change is prompted by desire to act.
“Elections belong to
the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire
and burn their behinds, then they will have to sit on their blisters.” –
Abraham Lincoln
Democracy requires participation; get out and vote!
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