legacy Quotes

There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.

I loved writing for kids, I loved talking to children about what I'd written, I don't want to leave that behind.

To state the facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past. The prudent heir takes careful inventory of his legacies and gives a faithful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust.

There is no king who has not had a slave among his ancestors, and no slave who has not had a king among his.

You know, nothing is more important than education, because nowhere are our stakes higher; our future depends on the quality of education of our children today.

Freedom is a right ultimately defended by the sacrifice of America's servicemen and women.

As long as I live, I will never forget that day 21 years ago when I raised my hand and took the oath of citizenship. Do you know how proud I was? I was so proud that I walked around with an American flag around my shoulders all day long.

Teddy Roosevelt is still a hero among environmentalists for his conservationist policies.

The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.

I hope people remember me as a good and decent man. And if they do, then that's success.