- “America’s present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not revolution, but restoration.”
– Harding’s most famous line, calling for stability and a return to pre-war conditions.
- “We wish to be a people at peace with all nations.”
– Reflecting his desire for peace and avoiding further global conflict after the trauma of World War I.
- “It is not a question of what we have, but what we use.”
– A reminder about the importance of making the most of our resources and capabilities.
- “The only investment that is going to pay off in the long run is investment in human beings.”
- “The business of America is business.”
– A statement that reflected his belief in the power of commerce and capitalism to drive prosperity.
- “I am not fit for this office and should never have been here.”
– Harding’s candid admission, often quoted in the context of his sense of humility, though it is thought to have been made in a private moment.
- “Life is full of love, and there’s a lot to be thankful for in that.”
- “There is no glory in battle worth the blood it costs.”
– A reflection of Harding’s view on war, highlighting the human cost.
