12+ Artemas Ward Quotes On Religion, Death

Artemas Ward was a former U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts who served from 1851 to 1855. He was a Whig Party member and was a leader of the anti-slavery movement in the state. Ward was also an active participant in the Free Soil Party, which opposed the expansion of slavery into the western territories. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Artemas Ward on love, religion, death.

Trouble will come soon enough, and when he does come receive him as pleasantly as possible. The more amiably you greet him, the sooner he will go away. — Artemas Ward

The Puritans nobly fled from a land of despotism to a land of freedim, where they could not only enjoy their own religion, but could prevent everybody else from enjoyin his. — Artemas Ward

I prefer temperance hotels - although they sell worse kinds of liquor than any other kind of hotels. — Artemas Ward

It is true, that all married men have their own way, but the trouble is they don't all have their own way of having it. — Artemas Ward

We wish genius and morality where affectionate companions, but it is a fact that they are often bitter enemies. They don't necessarily coalesce any more than oil and water do. — Artemas Ward

Imagine for a moment Napoleon I, to have borne the name of Jenkins, or Washington to have sustained the appellation of John Smith! — Artemas Ward

I can't sing. As a singist I am not a success. I am saddest when I sing. So are those who hear me. They are sadder even than I am. — Artemas Ward

The prevailin' weakness of most public men is to Slop Over!.... G. Washington never slopt over. — Artemas Ward

A writer who can't write in a grammerly manner better shut up shop. — Artemas Ward

I am not a politician, and my other habits are good, also. — Artemas Ward

One of the principal features of my entertainment is that it contains so many things that don't have anything to do with it. — Artemas Ward

Let's have the Union restored as it was, if we can; but if we can't, I'm in favor of the Union as it wasn't. — Artemas Ward

Life Lessons by Artemas Ward

1. Artemas Ward's work serves as an example of how one person can make a difference in government. He was an advocate for the people and fought for their rights and interests.
2. His dedication to public service and his commitment to the principles of democracy and justice are inspiring and demonstrate the importance of civic engagement.
3. His example of leadership and courage in the face of adversity can serve as a reminder to strive for progress and to never give up on the pursuit of justice.