Motivational Quotes By Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, was known for his forceful personality and strong opinions, which he often shared in memorable quotes. He held office from 1829 to 1837, during which he made decisions that left a lasting impact on the nation. Jackson was a polarizing figure, admired by some for his advocacy for the common man and criticized by others for his policies regarding Native American removal and his stance on federal authority. His words often reflected his beliefs in democracy, leadership, and personal resilience. Throughout his life, he expressed his thoughts on various subjects, including politics, leadership, and personal challenges, providing insight into his character and values. Jackson’s quotes continue to be studied for their historical significance and reflection of his era.

Andrew Jackson

Quotes

Do they think that I am such a damned fool as to think myself fit for President of the United States? No, sir; I know what I am fit for. I can command a body of men in a rough way, but I am not fit to be President.

The individual who refuses to defend his rights when called by his Government, deserves to be a slave, and must be punished as an enemy of his country and friend to her foe.

It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes. Distinctions in society will always exist under every just government. Equality of talents, of education, or of wealth can not be produced by human institutions. In the full enjoyment of the gifts of Heaven and the fruits of superior industry, economy, and virtue, every man is equally entitled to protection by law; but when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privileges, to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society — the farmers, mechanics, and laborers — who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves, have a right to complain of the injustice of their government. 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.

As long as our government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will; as long as it secures to us the rights of persons and of property, liberty of conscience, and of the press, it will be worth defending.

The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.

It is maintained by some that the bank is a means of executing the constitutional power “to coin money and regulate the value thereof.” Congress have established a mint to coin money and passed laws to regulate the value thereof. The money so coined, with its value so regulated, and such foreign coins as Congress may adopt are the only currency known to the Constitution. But if they have other power to regulate the currency, it was conferred to be exercised by themselves, and not to be transferred to a corporation. If the bank be established for that purpose, with a charter unalterable without its consent, Congress have parted with their power for a term of years, during which the Constitution is a dead letter. It is neither necessary nor proper to transfer its legislative power to such a bank, and therefore unconstitutional.

The brave man inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country, than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.