[ Famous Quotes ] Classic Quotes by Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States

"To avoid the necessity of a permanent debt and its inevitable consequences, I have advocated and endeavored to carry into effect the policy of confining the appropriations for the public service to such objects only as are clearly with the constitutional authority of the Federal Government." -------------------------

"I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor." -------------------------

"The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity" -------------------------

"No evil can result from its (slavery's) inhibition more pernicious than its toleration" -------------------------

"As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it." -------------------------

"Unlike all who have preceded me, the Revolution that gave us existence as one people was achieved at the period of my birth; and whilst I contemplate with grateful reverence that memorable event, I feel that I belong to a later age and that I may not expect my countrymen to weigh my actions with the same kind and partial hand." -------------------------

"The people under our system, like the king in a monarchy, never dies." -------------------------

"On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success." -------------------------

"It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't." -------------------------

"For myself, therefore, I desire to declare that the principle that will govern me in the high duty to which my country calls me is a strict adherence to the letter and spirit of the Constitution as it was designed by those who framed it." -------------------------

"There is a power in public opinion in this countryand I thank God for it: for it is the most honest and best of all powerswhich will not tolerate an incompetent or unworthy man to hold in his weak or wicked hands the lives and fortunes of his fellow-citizens."

Blessings As Always Elly(Eli)

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