That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history.

- William Mckinley

Half-heartedness never won a battle.

- William Mckinley

In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.

- William Mckinley

I went down on my knees and prayed to Almighty God for light and guidance and one night late it came to me this way. We could not leave (the Philippi…

- William Mckinley

Strong hearts and helpful hands are needed, and, fortunately, we have them in every part of our beloved country.

- William Mckinley

We go to war only to make peace. We never went to war with any other design. We carry the national conscience wherever we go.

- William Mckinley

Our faith teaches that there is no safer reliance than upon the God of our fathers who has so singularly favored the American people in every nationa…

- William Mckinley

The path of progress is seldom smooth. New things are often found hard to do. Our fathers found them so. We find them so. But are we not made better …

- William Mckinley

War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed.

- William Mckinley