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24th U.S. President

Grover Cleveland was the only U.S. President to serve two non-consecutive terms, from 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897. During his presidency, he was committed to reducing government spending and balancing the budget, and he promoted various social reforms. Cleveland is known for his strong moral standards and political independence.

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Famous Grover Cleveland Quotes

“What do you imagine the American people would think of me if I wasted my time going to the ball game?”

People Ifs Thinking Games Imagine Balls My Time Think Of Me Ball Games Wasted My Time

Author:Grover Cleveland

“A man of true honor protects the unwritten word which binds his conscience more scrupulously, if possible, than he does the bond a breach of which subjects him to legal liabilities, and the United States, in aiming to maintain itself as one of the most enlightened nations, would do its citizens gross injustice if it applied to its international relations any other than a high standard of honor and morality.”

“If you are still in school, do not neglect your grades. Internships and other activities are fine, but when legal employers have to decide who to interview, grades play a big role in determining who makes that cut and who doesn't.”

Ifs Stills Play Bigs School Roles Cutting Fine Activity Interviews Grades Neglect Employers Grades In School Internships

Author:Grover Cleveland

“I know there is a Supreme Being who rules the affairs of men and whose goodness and mercy have always followed the American people, and I know He will not turn from us now if we humbly and reverently seek His powerful aid.”

People Ifs Knows Men Turns Powerful Goodness Mercy Affair Aids Supreme Supreme Being

Book:Grover Cleveland, 1837-1908: chronology, documents, bibliographical aids

Source: Grover Cleveland, 1837-1908: chronology, documents, bibliographical aids

“If it takes the entire army and navy to deliver a postal card in Chicago, that card will be delivered.”

Ifs Army Cards Chicago Navy

Author:Grover Cleveland

“I mistake the American people if they favor the odious doctrine that there is no such thing as international morality; that there is one law for a strong nation and another for a weak one.”

People Ifs Law Strong Nations Mistake Morality Weak International Favors Doctrine

Book:Grover Cleveland, 1837-1908: chronology, documents, bibliographical aids

Source: Grover Cleveland, 1837-1908: chronology, documents, bibliographical aids

“Sometimes I wake at night in the White House and rub my eyes and wonder if it is not all a dream.”

Ifs Sometimes Dream Eye Night House White Wonder White House

Author:Grover Cleveland

About the Author

Born: March 18, 1837
Died: June 24, 1908
Known for: 24th U.S. President
Quotes: 87

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Grover Cleveland, 1837-1908: chronology, documents, bibliographical aidsRelated source material

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