Henry Clay Sr. April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852. American Secretary of State, Senator & Congressman

“The Constitution of the United States was made not merely for the generation that then existed, but for posterity- unlimited, undefined, endless, perpetual posterity.”

“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.”

“Of all human powers operating on the affairs of mankind, none is greater than that of competition.”

“An oppressed people are authorized whenever they can to rise and break their fetters.”

“I would rather be right than President.”