29 Quotes by Chauncey Depew

It was for Columbus, when the right hour struck, forced and propelled by this fresh life, to reveal the land where these new principles were to be brought, and where the awaited trial of the new civilization was to be made.

The walk downstairs to the breakfast table is excercise enough for any gentleman.

If we claim heritage in Bacon, Shakespeare and Milton, we also acknowledge that it was for liberties guaranteed Englishmen by sacred charters our fathers triumphantly fought. While wisely rejecting throne and caste and privilege and an Established Church in their new-born state, they adopted the substance of English liberty and the body of English law.

The tomb of the Saviour was a narrow and empty vault, precious only for its memories of the supreme tragedy of the centuries, but the new continent was to be the home and temple of the living God.

As for food, half of my friends have dug their graves with their teeth.

There have been many Presidents of the United States and the roll will be indefinitely extended. We have had a number of brilliant soldiers, but only one great general.

A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad. An optimist is a man who hopes they are.

It’s pleasant to hear these nice words while I’m still alive. I’d rather have the taffy than the epitaphy.

If you will refrain from telling any lies about the Republican Party, I’lll promise not to tell the truth about the Democrats.