In honor of America's 238th birthday, we collected the finest aphorisms to come from the Oval Office.
They include life lessons from George Washington, leadership advice from Thomas Jefferson, and reflections on success from Abraham Lincoln.
These leaders probably had the toughest job in the world. Here are a few of the things they learned from it.
George Washington
1789-1797
"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company."
John Adams
1797-1801
"You will ever remember that all the end of study is to make you a good man and a useful citizen."
Thomas Jefferson
1801-1809
"When angry, count ten, before you speak; if very angry, a hundred."
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