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Inspiring Quotes On Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness From Every US President

Drake BaerJul 4, 2014, 20:00 IST

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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.