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
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
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
The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality. Andrew Jackson contriveequalityman Change image and share on social
No one need think that the world can be ruled without blood. The civil sword shall and must be red and bloody. Andrew Jackson bloodbloodycivil Change image and share on social
There is nothing that I shudder at more than the idea of a separation of the Union. Should such an event ever happen, which I fervently pray God to avert, from that date I view our liberty gone. Andrew Jackson avertdateevent Change image and share on social
Heaven will be no heaven to me if I do not meet my wife there. Andrew Jackson heavenmeetwife Change image and 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
