John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7503 Rutherford Birhard Hayes 1822-1893 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 7503 |
AUTHOR: | Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893) |
QUOTATION: | The only road, the sure road—to unquestioned credit and a sound financial condition is the exact and punctual fulfilment of every pecuniary obligation, public and private, according to its letter and spirit. |
ATTRIBUTION: | Speech at N. E. Society Dinner, Brooklyn, Dec. 21, 1880. |