Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Warren G. Harding (American Politician, Publisher)

Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865–1923) was the 29th president of the United States 1921–23. A Republican, he was popular during his presidency, but posthumously, scandals such as the Teapot Dome affair and an extramarital relationship with Nan Britton damaged his legacy.

Born in Blooming Grove, Ohio, Harding grew up in a modest family. He attended Ohio Central College, graduating in 1882, and began a career in journalism, eventually purchasing and revitalizing the Marion Star newspaper. His success in media set the stage for his political career.

Harding entered politics as a Republican, serving in the Ohio State Senate 1899–1903 and as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio 1904–06. After a brief return to private life, he was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1914. His charisma and strong speaking skills earned him national recognition.

In the 1920 presidential election, Harding campaigned on a platform of “return to normalcy,” promising stability after World War I. He won by a record margin and pursued pro-business policies, reduced government spending, and enacted the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 to limit immigration.

Our Common Country (1923) compiles his speeches and writings, showcasing his political vision.

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We must have a citizenship less concerned about what the government can do for it and more anxious about what it can do for the nation.
—Warren G. Harding
Topics: Service

Standing in this presence, mindful of the solemnity of this occasion, feeling the emotions which no one may know until he senses the great weight of responsibility for himself, I must utter my belief in the divine inspiration of the founding fathers.
—Warren G. Harding

The success of our popular government rests wholly upon the correct interpretation of the deliberate, intelligent, dependable popular will of America.
—Warren G. Harding

I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies all right. But my damn friends—they’re the ones that keep me walking the floor nights!
—Warren G. Harding
Topics: Enemy, Friendship, Enemies

I like people in the cities, in the States and in the Nation to ask themselves now and then: What can I do for my city? not How much can I get out of my city? I like people to speak now and then in the same devotion to State and Nation, because, after all, my countrymen, whenever a man contributes to the betterment of his community, whenever he contributes to the enlarged influence of his State, whenever he contributes to the greater glory of the Republic and makes it a better place in which to live and in which to invite men to participate and aspire, he contributes to himself as he contributes to the welfare of his fellow men.
—Warren G. Harding

I have always believed in the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, whereby they have become the expression to man of the Word and Will of God.
—Warren G. Harding
Topics: Bible

America’s present need is not heroics but healing; not nostrums but normalcy; not revolution but restoration.
—Warren G. Harding
Topics: America

There’s good in everybody. Boost. Don’t knock.
—Warren G. Harding
Topics: Kindness

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