Logo
Quote by Andrew Jackson
It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend th

It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes. – Andrew Jackson

Other quotes by Andrew Jackson

It was settled by the Constitution, the laws, and the whole practice of the government that the entire executive power is vested in the President of the United States. – Andrew Jackson

Category:
Government
Author
Andrew Jackson
Read Quote

Nullification means insurrection and war and the other states have a right to put it down. – Andrew Jackson

Category:
War
Author
Andrew Jackson
Read Quote

I cannot consent that my mortal body shall be laid in a repository prepared for an Emperor or a King my republican feelings and principles forbid it the simplicity of our system of government forbids it. – Andrew Jackson

Category:
Government
Author
Andrew Jackson
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
Government
category

Television of course actually started in Britain in 1936, and it was a monopoly, and there was only one broadcaster and it operated on a license which is not the same as a government grant. – David Attenborough

Category:
Government

In a democracy, citizens pass judgment on their government, and if they are kept in the dark about what their government is doing, they cannot be in a position to make well-grounded decisions. – Peter Singer

Category:
Government

If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years thered be a shortage of sand. – Milton Friedman

Category:
Government

Our government needs to adopt a pro-market agenda that doesnt pick winners and losers, but it invites competition and it levels the playing field for everyone. – Sarah Palin

Category:
Government

Random Quotes

Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it. – Buddha

Category:
Purpose

There was just this amazing individuality. Its just a whole different world of optimism and fearlessness, women taking off their bras and dancing around naked, and a political hopefulness and involvement. – Jill Clayburgh

Category:
amazing

Every time I think I have something under control, it changes and I dont have it under control. I think it takes several years to get there. Jade is 19 months old, so right now Im on alert all the time. And as a mom I think youre constantly worrying about things. – Giada De Laurentiis

Category:
mom

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones. – Phillips Brooks

Category:
great