John Hay quotes

John Hay was an American writer, poet, and statesman, known for his literary works and political influence. As an author, he co-wrote the biography of Abraham Lincoln and penned numerous poems and stories. He also served as Secretary of State and helped shape U.S. foreign policy in the early 20th century. Here are 10 of his quotes:

I think that saving a little child And bringing him to his own, Is a derned sight better business Than loafing around the throne. (John Hay)
Dealing with a government [Tsarist Russia] with whom mendacity is a science is an extremely difficult and delicate matter. View quote
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At my door the Pale Horse stands To carry me to unknown lands. View quote
John Hay
The people will come to their own at last,- God is not mocked forever. View quote
John Hay
The evils of tyranny are rarely seen but by him who resists it. View quote
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Friends are the sunshine of life. View quote
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He weren't no saint-but at jedgment I'd run my chance with Jim. 'Longside of some pious gentlemen That wouldn't shook hands with him. He seen his duty, a dead-sure thing- And went for it thar and then; And Christ ain't a-going to be too hard On a man that died for men. View quote
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He never funked and he never lied I reckon he never knowed how. View quote
John Hay
True luck consists not in holding the best of the cards at the table; luckiest is he who knows just when to rise and go home. View quote
John Hay
[The Spanish-American War] has been a splendid little war, begun with the highest motives, carried on with magnificent intelligence and spirit, favored by that Fortune that loves the brave. It is now to be concluded, I hope, with that fine good nature, which is, after all, the distinguishing trait of the American character. View quote
John Hay

John Hay

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Occupation: American Writer
Born: October 8, 1838
Died: July 1, 1905
Quotes count: 10
Wikipedia: John Hay

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