63 Quotes for Presidents Day With Famous Words From US Presidents

Quotes for Presidents Day work for classroom boards, office newsletters and holiday posts. Presidents Day 2027 falls on Monday, February 15. This list has 63 quotes. Eleven are famous quotes from presidents, each checked against the original speech. The other 52 are original Presidents Day sayings, leadership lines and captions written for this page.

Presidents Day quotes at a glance

Section	Count	Source	Best for
Famous quotes from presidents	11	Original speeches	Classrooms, essays
Presidents Day quotes and sayings	10	Original	Cards, signs
Inspirational and motivational quotes	10	Original	Newsletters, posters
Leadership quotes for Presidents Day	10	Original	Team meetings
Presidents Day quotes for kids and students	8	Original	Schools, homework
Presidents Day social media posts	8	Original	Instagram, Facebook
Presidents Day sale wording	6	Original	Shops, emails

Famous quotes from presidents

Many lines shared online as "presidential quotes" were never said by a president. The quotes below come from speeches with published transcripts. Each one links to the text we checked.

1. "The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you." George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796 (Avalon Project).
2. "I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy." George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796 (Avalon Project).
3. "We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists." Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1801 (Avalon Project).
4. "Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty." Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863 (GPO Ben's Guide).
5. "Government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, 1863 (GPO Ben's Guide).
6. "With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right." Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865 (National Park Service).
7. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1933 (American Presidency Project).
8. "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961 (National Archives).
9. "We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship." John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address, 1961 (Avalon Project).
10. "Guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex." Dwight D. Eisenhower, Farewell Address, January 17, 1961 (National Archives).
11. "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Ronald Reagan, Brandenburg Gate, West Berlin, June 12, 1987 (National Archives, Prologue).

Several quotes above are shortened from longer sentences. Read the linked transcript before quoting one in an essay.

Presidents Day quotes and sayings

The lines in this section and the ones below are original to this page. They are not attributed to any president.

12. Happy Presidents Day to everyone who believes in showing up for their country.
13. Today we honor the office, the history and the people it serves.
14. Leaders come and go. The promise of the Constitution stays.
15. Happy Presidents Day. Read a little history and enjoy the day off.
16. Every vote, every voice, every citizen counts today.
17. Honoring Washington, Lincoln and every leader who served.
18. From 1789 to today, one office, one oath.
19. Celebrate the people's house and the people it belongs to.
20. Presidents Day reminds us that leadership is a public trust.
21. Stars, stripes and a long weekend. Happy Presidents Day.

Inspirational and motivational quotes for Presidents Day

22. Lead where you are, even if nobody gives you a title.
23. Great decisions start with listening.
24. Courage is doing the right thing when the room disagrees.
25. Serve first, and respect will follow.
26. History remembers people who kept going.
27. Small acts of citizenship build a strong country.
28. Keep your promises, even the small ones.
29. A steady hand matters most in a storm.
30. The hardest days often lead to the proudest ones.
31. Be the kind of leader you'd vote for.

Leadership quotes for Presidents Day

32. A leader's first job is to tell the truth.
33. Good leaders take the blame and share the credit.
34. Decide with facts, act with care.
35. Leadership is a job of service, not a prize.
36. The best teams have leaders who know every name.
37. Strong leaders build more leaders.
38. Calm is contagious. So is panic. Choose calm.
39. Listen twice as long as you speak.
40. A clear goal beats a loud speech.
41. Lead by example on the days nobody is watching.

Presidents Day quotes for kids and students

42. You don't need to be president to be a leader in your class.
43. Every president was once a kid with homework.
44. Tell the truth, help a friend, try your best.
45. Big dreams start with small, brave steps.
46. Learn your history so you can help write the future.
47. Kind words make you a leader today.
48. Ask questions. Leaders are always learning.
49. Your voice matters, so use it well.

Presidents Day social media posts

50. Happy Presidents Day from our team to yours.
51. Honoring the leaders who shaped our history.
52. Long weekend, short history lesson. Happy Presidents Day.
53. Celebrating Washington's Birthday and every president since.
54. Red, white and a little bit of rest.
55. Which president's speech should every student read? Tell us below.
56. Today's reading list: the Gettysburg Address. It takes two minutes.
57. Proud to celebrate the history of our country today.

Presidents Day sale wording

58. Presidential savings, this weekend only.
59. Honest prices for Presidents Day.
60. Stars, stripes and big savings.
61. Our biggest deals since 1789. Well, almost.
62. Vote for savings: sale ends Monday.
63. Presidents Day sale. Take a day off and save.

The history of Presidents Day

The federal holiday's official name is still Washington's Birthday. It is observed on the third Monday in February. The Uniform Monday Holiday Law moved it to that Monday starting in 1971 (GovInfo). Many states, schools and stores use the name Presidents Day.

How to use quotes about US presidents

• Essays and school projects: use the famous quotes and cite the speech and year.
• Classroom boards: pick one quote from the kids section each day of the week.
• Team meetings: open with one leadership line and one question.
• Social media: pair a post with a photo of a monument or a flag.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best quotes for Presidents Day?

Lincoln's "Government of the people, by the people, for the people" and Kennedy's "Ask not what your country can do for you" are two of the most quoted lines from presidential speeches.

What are famous quotes from presidents about leadership?

Washington's line that "honesty is always the best policy" and Lincoln's "With malice toward none, with charity for all" are often used in leadership talks.

What is a good Presidents Day quote for kids?

"You don't need to be president to be a leader in your class."

What is a good Presidents Day social media post?

"Honoring the leaders who shaped our history" or "Long weekend, short history lesson. Happy Presidents Day."

What is the official name of Presidents Day?

Washington's Birthday. It is observed on the third Monday in February.

When is Presidents Day 2027?

Monday, February 15, 2027.