Andrew Jackson

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. ”

It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes. ”

The duty of government is to leave commerce to its own capital and credit as well as all other branches of business, protecting all in their legal pursuits, granting exclusive privileges to none. ”

Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms. ”

There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is having lots to do and not doing it. ”

In England the judges should have independence to protect the people against the crown. Here the judges should not be independent of the people, but be appointed for not more than seven years. The people would always re-elect the good judges. ”

Fear not, the people may be deluded for a moment, but cannot be corrupted. ”

I've got big shoes to fill. This is my chance to do something. I have to seize the moment. ”

Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in. ”

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. ”