James Abram Garfield

“ They are the rights of the people which, if permanently obtained, riches once acquired will not be lost by injustice, nor will fame once obtained be tarnished by wrong. In fine, all things will be perfectly secured to those who procure them by labor and courage. A nation can only fully appreciate industry and valor when in possession of the inherent rights of the people. ”

“ A man cannot get a cupful of food in idleness, nor can he obtain the knowledge of a letter in sluggishness. When this is true even in these small matters, how much more does it hold good when we desire to attain and secure immense riches, or everlasting fame? If a man possesses industry and courage, it is not impossible for him to accumulate great wealth, as in the case of To (an ancient Chinese who attained great riches) , nor is it difficult to secure everlasting fame, as in the case of the Saint (Confucius) and the sages of antiquity. ”

“ Our earnest advocates of the people’s rights will do well to consider what would be gained and what lost from the histories of those two nations, and consider the measures which they may resort to under varied circumstances. Deep meditation, calm patience, and determined courage, will all contribute towards the final acquisition of our rights. ”