Quotes

Growing up to be President… or something.

Most boys find themselves obliged to give up the fond dream of some day becoming President, for they soon discover what a lot of men there are in the world, and how few Presidents we need. But there is one dignity to which every boy and girl is born, and which remains a life-long possession — that of being a citizen of this great Republic.

Source: Preparing for citizenship; An
elementary textbook in civics (1919)