Author: Martin Van Buren

Quotes

The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought.

The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought.

- Martin Van Buren

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

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

- Martin Van Buren

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

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

- Martin Van Buren

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

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

- Martin Van Buren

The connection which formerly existed between the Government and banks was in reality injurious to both, as well as to the general interests of the community at large.

The connection which formerly existed between the Government and banks was in reality injurious to both, as well as to the general interests of the community at large.

- Martin Van Buren

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