I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office. Andrew Jackson bartercorruptioncountry share on social
Mischief springs from the power which the moneyed interest derives from a paper currency which they are able to control, from the multitude of corporations with exclusive privileges... which are employed altogether for their benefit. Andrew Jackson altogetherbenefitcontrol share on social
There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. Andrew Jackson abuseevilexist Change image and share on social
Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error. Andrew Jackson acknowledgebelieveerror Change image and share on social
Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it. Andrew Jackson cherishcitizenconscious share on social
The safety of the republic being the supreme law, and Texas having offered us the key to the safety of our country from all foreign intrigues and diplomacy, I say accept the key... and bolt the door at once. Andrew Jackson acceptboltcountry share on social
I cannot consent that my mortal body shall be laid in a repository prepared for an Emperor or a King my republican feelings and principles forbid it the simplicity of our system of government forbids it. Andrew Jackson bodyconsentemperor share on social
It was settled by the Constitution, the laws, and the whole practice of the government that the entire executive power is vested in the President of the United States. Andrew Jackson constitutionentireexecutive Change image and share on social
Our government is founded upon the intelligence of the people. I for one do not despair of the republic. I have great confidence in the virtue of the great majority of the people, and I cannot fear the result. Andrew Jackson confidencedespairfear share on social
Money is power, and in that government which pays all the public officers of the states will all political power be substantially concentrated. Andrew Jackson concentrategovernmentmoney Change image and share on social
