Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.

— Henry Clay

Government is a trust and the officers of the government are trustees and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people.

— Henry Clay

Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees. And both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people.

— Henry Clay

I would rather be right than President.

— Henry Clay

Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.

— Henry Clay

Political parties serve to keep each other in check one keenly watching the other.

— Henry Clay

Recognize at all times the paramount right of your Country to your most devoted services, whether she treats you ill or well, and never let selfish views or interests predominate over the duties of patriotism.

— Henry Clay

Sir, I had rather be right than to be President.

— Henry Clay

Sir I would rather be right than be President.

— Henry Clay

Sir, I would rather be right than to be President.

— Henry Clay