198 Quotes by Andrew Jackson

"There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. If it would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven does its rains, shower its favors alike on the high and the low, the rich and the poor, it would be an unqualified blessing."

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

"I would sincerely regret, and which never shall happen whilst I am in office, a military guard around the President."

"I hope and trust to meet you in Heaven, both white and black-both white and black."

"War is a blessing compared with national degradation."

"The Supreme Court has made its decision, now let them enforce it."

"I am a Senator against my wishes and feelings, which I regret more than any other of my life."

"You must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessings."

"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."

"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."