A former priest in my parish used to recite the names of American presidents backwards as a mental exercise. impressive.
A friend tried to teach me how to list 45 men in order, but it didn’t work.
I met an artist named John F. Tam. He painted all the presidents and had them displayed in an art gallery.
According to Google, over 1 trillion books have been written about these monumental figures.
We have learned a lot of wisdom from them. As I write this on President’s Day, I’m sharing some random presidential quotes that give you hope, humor, and uplift your spirits.
“Ninety-nine percent of failure comes from people who make excuses.” —George Washington (#1/The Federalist)
“In matters of style, swim with the flow. In matters of principle, stand like a rock.” -Thomas Jefferson (#3/D-Republican)
“It’s easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn’t do it.” – Martin Van Buren (8th Place/Democrat)
“I bid you farewell, with the hope that the torch of freedom will burn in your breasts until there can be no longer any doubt that all men are created free and equal.” —Abraham Lincoln (# 16/Republican)
“The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” -James Garfield #20/Republican
“If you treat people right, they will treat you right…90% of the time.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt (#32/Democrat)
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” —Harry S. Truman (#33/Democrat)
“Don’t waste a minute thinking about someone you hate.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower (#34/Republican)
“Speak the truth, work hard, and show up to dinner on time.” — Gerald R. Ford (#38/Republican)
“We must hold fast to our principles as we adapt to changing times.” —Jimmy Carter #39/Democrat
“Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God.” – Ronald Reagan (40th/Republican)
“Our future cannot depend on government alone. The ultimate solution lies in the attitudes and actions of the American people.” —Joe Biden (46th/Democrat)
We’ll conclude with a bit of presidential trivia.
Abraham Lincoln (16th/Republican) is the most written about person in history after Jesus.
Theodore Roosevelt wrote the most books, 35. (#26/Republican)
John Adams (2nd place/Federalist), Thomas Jefferson (3rd place Democratic-Republican), and James Monroe (5th place Democratic-Republican) each died on Independence Day.
Ulysses S. Grant (18th/Republican) passes the Yellowstone Civil Protection Act, creating the first national park.
Four presidents were assassinated: Abraham Lincoln (16th/Republican), James Garfield (20th/Republican), William McKinley (25th/Republican), and John F. Kennedy (35th/Democratic). .
Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th/Democrat) is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms.
Remember that learning improves your mental health.
Until next time: Live while you’re alive.
Attorney Dr. Jennifer Goble is the author of My Clients…My Teachers and a blogger and writer for Rural Women Stories (www.ruralwomenstories.com).
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