Andrew Jackson Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)
Andrew Jackson quotes and sayings page 2 (deceased president born on Mar 15, 1767). Here's quote # 11 through 20 out of the 48 we have for him.
“No one need think that the world can be ruled without blood. The civil sword shall and must be red and bloody.”
“The brave man inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts in the hour of danger.”
“There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses.”
“Americans are not a perfect people, but we are called to a perfect mission.”
“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.”
“Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms.”
“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.”
“All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous Judiciary.”
“The great constitutional corrective in the hands of the people against usurpation of power, or corruption by their agents is the right of suffrage; and this when used with calmness and deliberation will prove strong enough.”
“To the victors belong the spoils.”
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