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27th U.S. President

William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States, serving from 1909 to 1913. Born on September 15, 1857, and passing away on March 8, 1930, Taft was known for his dedication to maintaining law and order and for pushing for various reforms during his presidency. After leaving office, he remained active in politics and law, serving as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Famous William Howard Taft Quotes

“The world is not going to be saved by legislation.”

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Book:William Howard Taft: Essential Writings and Addresses

Source: William Howard Taft: Essential Writings and Addresses

“Don't write so that you can be understood, write so that you can't be misunderstood.”

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Author:William Howard Taft

“Socialism proposes no adequate substitute for the motive of enlightened selfishness that today is at the basis of all human labor and effort, enterprise and new activity.”

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Book:Popular Government: Its Essence, Its Permanence and Its Perils

Source: Popular Government: Its Essence, Its Permanence and Its Perils

“Anti-Semitism is a noxious weed that should be cut out. It has no place in America.”

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Author:William Howard Taft

“We live in a stage of politics, where legislators seem to regard the passage of laws as much more important than the results of their enforcement.”

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Book:William Howard Taft: Essential Writings and Addresses

Source: William Howard Taft: Essential Writings and Addresses

“I have come to the conclusion that the major part of the president is to increase the gate receipts of expositions and fairs and bring tourists to town.”

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“I am glad to be going. This is the lonesomest pace in the world?”

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“The intoxication of power rapidly sobers off in the knowledge of its restrictions and under the prompt reminder of an ever-present and not always considerate press, as well as the kindly suggestions that not infrequently come from Congress.”

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Author:William Howard Taft

“Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution . .”

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Book:Popular Government: Its Essence, Its Permanence and Its Perils

Source: Popular Government: Its Essence, Its Permanence and Its Perils

“Politics make me sick”

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“There is nothing so despicable as a secret society that is based upon religious prejudice and that will attempt to defeat a man because of his religious beliefs. Such a society is like a cockroach - it thrives in the dark. So do those who combine for such an end.”

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Author:William Howard Taft

“Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any other institution established by the human race.”

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Book:Popular Government: Its Essence, Its Permanence and Its Perils

Source: Popular Government: Its Essence, Its Permanence and Its Perils

“Repeat mantra: Donuts are not vitamins, donuts are not.”

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Author:William Howard Taft

“Anyone who has taken the oath I have just taken must feel a heavy weight of responsibility. If not, he has no conception of the powers and duties of the office.”

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Book:Presidential Addresses and State Papers, from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1910

Source: Presidential Addresses and State Papers, from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1910