Quote by: James A. Garfield

The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people.


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Author Bio


  • NameJames A. Garfield
  • DescriptionAmerican politician, 20th president of the United States (in office in 1881)
  • AliasesJames Abram Garfield
  • BornNovember 19, 1831
  • DiedSeptember 19, 1881
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Officer; Lawyer