Happy Presidents’ Day

Here in the United States we are celebrating Presidents' Day today – which, depending on who you ask, honors George Washington and/or Abraham Lincoln (and, in some states, Thomas Jefferson). To honor Washington and Lincoln, a few of our favorite quotes from these incredible men.

"I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man." —George Washington

"It is better to be alone than in bad company." —George Washington

"Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse." —George Washington

"My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth." —George Washington

"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother." —George Washington

"People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be." —Abraham Lincoln

"And in the end it is not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln

"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm." —Abraham Lincoln

"Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." —Abraham Lincoln

"To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own." —Abraham Lincoln