Hayes

Famous quotes containing the word hayes:

    While I believe that with a fair election in the South, our electoral vote would reach two hundred, and that we should have a large popular majority, I am yet anxious, as you are, that in the canvassing of results there should be no taint of dishonesty.
    —Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)

    The progress of society is mainly ... the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of the world.
    —Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)

    I regard the inflation acts as wrong in all ways. Personally I am one of the noble army of debtors, and can stand it if others can. But it is a wretched business.
    —Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)