Henry Clay Quotes

Most popular Henry Clay Quotes

I would rather be right than be President. - Henry Clay quote.
I would rather be right than be President.
— Henry Clay
All oppressed people are authorized, whenever they can, to rise and break their fetters. - Henry Clay quote.
All oppressed people are authorized, whenever they can, to rise and break their fetters.
— Henry Clay

revolution

Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character. - Henry Clay quote.
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.
— Henry Clay The Clay Code: Or Text-Book of Eloquence

character

Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart. - Henry Clay quote.
Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.
— Henry Clay
All religions united with government are more or less inimical to liberty. All separated from government are compatible with liberty. - Henry Clay quote.
All religions united with government are more or less inimical to liberty. All separated from government are compatible with liberty.
— Henry Clay

church and state religion and politics