Knowing the Presidents
"The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity."
"The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed."
"Liberty and equality are captivating sounds, but they often captivate to destroy."
"No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure."
"I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but my country."
"May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not."
"Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion."
"The ballot box is the surest arbiter of disputes among free men."
"The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people."
"There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword."