26 Quotes by Franklin Pierce

A Republic without parties is a complete anomaly. The histories of all popular governments show absurd is the idea of their attempting to exist without parties.

Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion.

With the Union my best and dearest earthly hopes are entwined.

The dangers of a concentration of all power in the general government of a confederacy so vast as ours are too obvious to be disregarded.

Defense was the name of the game, ... This is a big win for the program a huge win. We were knocking on the door last year and we thought we could get it going this year.

You have summoned me in my weakness. You must sustain me in your strength.

There's nothing left . . . but to get drunk.

After the White House what is there to do but drink?

In expressing briefly my views upon an important subject which has recently agitated the nation..., I fervently hope that the question is at rest and that no sectional or ambitious or fanatical excitement may again threaten the durability of our institutions.