馃嚭馃嚫 On Government & Liberty
- “The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.”
- “It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn鈥檛.”
- “As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.”
馃 On Public Service & Responsibility
- “No evil can result from its [the government鈥檚] being kept within the limits prescribed by the Constitution.”
- “Most men are not scolded out of their opinion.”
- “Mutual forbearance and reciprocal concession are the only road to harmony and union.”
馃挰 On Character & Principle
- “The people under our system, like the king in a monarchy, never die.”
- “It is easier to do what鈥檚 right than to undo what鈥檚 been done wrong.”
- “Every proper exertion has been made and will be continued to carry out the wishes of Congress in relation to the Indians.”
